| Model Number |
WA22706S |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Thermal Decomposition of Device (1071)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
02/19/2025
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The investigation is ongoing.A supplemental report will be submitted when the investigation is completed or if additional information becomes available.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the plasma loop handles were burned.There were no reports of patient harm.
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Event or Problem Description
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There was rupture of the loop and interruption of the electric current.The first loop burned soon after the first pedal activation already inside the patient's urethra.The second one the physician tested prior to use before contacting the patient (outside patient), where it burned and got dark with a burning smell.The procedure time increased about 15 minutes, due to the necessity of changing the device plus the equipment.The event occurred during a prostate hyperplasia procedure.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This report is being supplemented to provide additional information based on the approved final investigation, and update to b5, d4, h4, and h6 component code.A review of the device history record found no deviations that could have caused or contributed to the reported issue.Based on the results of the investigation, and since the device was not returned for evaluation, the definitive root cause of the reported issue could not be determined.Olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.
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