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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: OLYMPUS WINTER & IBE GMBH VERSAPOINT II BIPOLAR ELECTRODE RESECTOSCOPIC - 4.0 MM ANGLED LOOP, RESECTING; WA47787A

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Model Number WA47787A
Medical Device Problem Code Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 05/10/2025
Type of Reportable Event Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
No additional information received from customer.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This supplemental report is being submitted to provide the results of the final investigation.Updates added to the following fields: d8, d9, h3, and h6.The device was returned to olympus for inspection.During the visual inspection, it was determined that the loop of the electrode is detached and missing.The reported failure was confirmed, and stress problem was identified.Based on the investigation, the most probable cause of the complaint was not established, indicating the findings do not point to a definitive root cause of the reported adverse event.Olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The investigation is ongoing.A supplemental report will be submitted when the investigation is completed or if additional information becomes available.
 
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a therapeutic trans-cervical resection of endometrium, the electrode loop detached and fell inside the patient's uterus.Exploration of the body cavity was done, and the loop was retrieved by flushing it out with fluid.The procedure was prolonged by less than 30 minutes and was completed with a back-up device.There were no reports of patient harm.
 
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Brand Name
VERSAPOINT II BIPOLAR ELECTRODE RESECTOSCOPIC - 4.0 MM ANGLED LOOP, RESECTING
Common Device Name
WA47787A
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 Key22161274
Report Number9610773-2025-03847
Device Sequence Number20704004
Product Code HIN
UDI-Device Identifier14042761086261
UDI-Public14042761086261
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountryUK
PMA/510(K) Number
K111751
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Serviced by Third Party (Y/N)N
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Health Professional,User Facility
Initial Reporter Occupation Nurse
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 08/21/2025
1 Device was Involved in the Event
1 Patient was Involved in the Event
Is this an Adverse Event Report? Yes
Is this a Product Problem Report? Yes
Operator of Device Health Professional
Device Model NumberWA47787A
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Device Returned to Manufacturer
Is the Reporter a Health Professional? Yes
Type of Report(Section G)Initial
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 05/15/2025
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer07/28/2025
Initial Report FDA Received Date06/06/2025
Supplement Report FDA Received Date08/21/2025
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Yes
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 Initial
Patient Sequence Number1
Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event Required Intervention;
Patient SexFemale
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