| Model Number |
WA22721S |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Thermal Decomposition of Device (1071); Explosion (4006)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
04/29/2025
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the resection electrode broke, causing an explosion and burning the optics.This issue occurred during a therapeutic transurethral resection of the prostate procedure.There was no delay.The procedure was completed, and there were no reports of patient harm.
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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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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This report is being supplemented to provide additional information based on the approved final investigation.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.Should additional relevant information become available, a supplemental report will be submitted.Olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.
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Event or Problem Description
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No additional information received form customer.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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