MAUDE Adverse Event Report: AOMORI OLYMPUS CO., LTD. SINGLE USE ELECTROSURGICAL KNIFE

Model Number	KD-611L
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	08/22/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The evaluation of the event is ongoing.Should additional relevant information become available, a supplemental report will be submitted.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the subject device exhibited that insulation tip was chipped.The issue occurred during therapeutic electrostatic discharge procedure.The procedure was completed using a similar device.There were no reports of patient harm.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This report is being supplemented to provide additional information based on the legal manufacturer's final investigation.Updated b5, d9, h3, h4, h6.A review of the device history record found no deviations that could have caused or contributed to the reported issue.The device was returned to olympus for inspection (except for the detached part of the tip was not returned), and the customer's complaint was confirmed.Part of the tip was melted.Based on the results of the investigation, it is likely that the event occurred due to one or more of the following: 1) electrode melted due to electrical discharge and the melted electrode adhered to the tip.Discharge between the part adhered the melted electrode and the electrode occurred during output activation and the electrical breakdown occurred.2) thermal shock due to sudden temperature change of the tip a likely mechanism causing the tip detachment might be the following: (1)due to the factor described below, electrical discharge between the tissue and the electrode occurred during output activation.·the high-frequency output was set too high ·the electrosurgical unit was used in the coagulation mode.·the output activation time was too long.(2) high heat might have been locally applied to the electrodes and tip.The tip melted and cracks developed.The fixing strength of the adhesive securing the tip decreased.(3)a force to perform tissue incision was applied to the cracked area, causing the tip to crack and detach.However, the exact cause of spark discharge generation could not be identified.Therefore, the root cause of the reported event could not be determined.The event can be prevented by following the instructions for use (ifu) which state: "when the electrosurgical unit is used in the coagulation mode, crack/detachment of the tip and the electrode or deformation/break of the cutting knife could occur, for example when the high-frequency output is set too high or the length of the contact between the cutting knife and tissue is too short.During treatment, always ensure that the slider slides on the handle smoothly and that the electrosurgical knife observed in the endoscopic image is normal.Should cracks or detachment of the tip or deformation/break of the cutting knife be detected during use, immediately shut off the power supply, discontinue the procedure, pull the slider and withdraw the endoscope from the patient with the cutting knife retreated in the insertion portion of this instrument.Do not continue using an abnormal electrosurgical knife to prevent perforation or hemorrhages.If the tip or cutting knife is detached be sure to collect it using grasping forceps.Aspirate fluids such as mucus that adhere to the electrode and/or the cutting knife, outer sheath and body cavity tissues.Patient injury such as punctures, hemorrhages, mucous membrane damage and thermal injury of tissue could result if output is activated when in contact with these adhering fluids.When current is discharged while the cutting knife is being separated from the mucosa under wet situation, it may break the cutting knife or crack the tip.Always operate the electrosurgical unit at the minimum output level and for the minimum time necessary to successfully complete the procedures.Excessive output level and time may result in patient injury, such as punctures, hemorrhages or mucous membrane damage.Application of high-voltage waveforms for extended periods increase the likelihood that it may break the cutting knife or crack the tip.When a high-voltage waveform has to be used, minimize the duration of current application." olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.
Event or Problem Description
The malfunction occurred while the mucous membrane was being removed.The customer noted they believe the tip has been retrieved, but the means of retrieval is unknown.

• Brand Name: SINGLE USE ELECTROSURGICAL KNIFE
• Common Device Name: SINGLE USE ELECTROSURGICAL KNIFE
• Manufacturer (Section D): AOMORI OLYMPUS CO., LTD.; 2-248-1 okkonoki; kuroishi-shi, aomori 036-0 357; JA 036-0357
• Manufacturer (Section G): AOMORI OLYMPUS CO., LTD.; 2-248-1 okkonoki; kuroishi-shi, aomori
• Manufacturer Contact: todd brill ; 800 west park drive; westborough, MA 01581 ; 5082077661
• MDR Report Key: 20152606
• Report Number: 9614641-2024-01780
• Device Sequence Number: 19892513
• Product Code: KNS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04953170225963
• UDI-Public: 04953170225963
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K092309
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 10/15/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: KD-611L
• Device Lot Number: 3ZK
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/28/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/15/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/05/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 10/15/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/21/2023
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown