MAUDE Adverse Event Report: OLYMPUS WINTER & IBE GMBH GRASPING FORCEPS, SHARK TEETH, 7 FR., SEMIFLEXIBLE; SERRATED JAW GRASPER

Model Number	A4829
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	09/18/2024
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, the grasping forceps, shark teeth, 7 fr., semiflexible exhibited a broken distal end.The issue occurred during preparation for use for an unspecified 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.A review of the device history record found no deviations that could have caused or contributed to the reported issue.The investigation results are based solely on the information provided by the customer and the service business center.Based on the results of the investigation, it is likely that the cause of the broken pin was due to improper handling by the customer and application of outer force.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.Olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.

• Brand Name: GRASPING FORCEPS, SHARK TEETH, 7 FR., SEMIFLEXIBLE
• Common Device Name: SERRATED JAW GRASPER
• Manufacturer (Section D): OLYMPUS WINTER & IBE GMBH; kuehnstrasse 61; hamburg, hamburg 22045 ; GM 22045
• Manufacturer (Section G): OLYMPUS WINTER & IBE GMBH; kuehnstrasse 61; hamburg, hamburg
• Manufacturer Contact: todd brill ; 800 west park drive; westborough, MA 01581 ; 5082077661
• MDR Report Key: 20278708
• Report Number: 9610773-2024-02296
• Device Sequence Number: 12653269
• Product Code: NWW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04042761006927
• UDI-Public: 04042761006927
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• 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): 01/08/2025

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: A4829
• Device Lot Number: 237W
• 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: 09/18/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/07/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/23/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/08/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/01/2023
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): No
• 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
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: A4773 HYSTEROSCOPE SHEATH
• Patient Sex: Unknown