MAUDE Adverse Event Report: OLYMPUS WINTER & IBE GMBH HF-ELECTRODE, HOOK, 5 X 330 MM; SURG, EN

Model Number	A6282
Medical Device Problem Codes	Material Discolored (1170); Material Deformation (2976)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the subject device had discoloration and deformation were observed in the tip resin part of hf-electrode, hook.The issue identified during reprocessing.The device was replaced with another one and the procedure was completed.There was no patient involvement.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The investigation is ongoing.A supplemental report will be submitted when the investigation is completed or if additional information becomes available.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This supplemental report is being submitted to provide the results of the final investigation.The device was returned to olympus for inspection and the reported failure was confirmed.A root cause could not be identified.Based on the results of the investigation, it is likely the following led to the malfunction: as product is not returned root cause could not be determined.Should additional relevant information become available, a supplemental report will be submitted.Olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.
Event or Problem Description
No additional information received from customer.

• Brand Name: HF-ELECTRODE, HOOK, 5 X 330 MM
• Common Device Name: SURG, EN
• 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 22045 ; GM 22045
• Manufacturer Contact: todd brill ; 800 west park drive; westborough, MA 01581 ; 5082077661
• MDR Report Key: 20790112
• Report Number: 9610773-2024-33565
• Device Sequence Number: 12510069
• Product Code: GCJ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04042761028868
• UDI-Public: 04042761028868
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K923982
• 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,Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 05/28/2025

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: A6282
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Follow-Up
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/31/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/15/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/27/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/28/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• 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
• Patient Sex: Unknown