MAUDE Adverse Event Report: OLYMPUS MEDICAL PRODUCTS CZECH, SPOL. S R.O. HF-RESECTION ELECTRODE "PLASMALOOP", LOOP, MEDIUM, 24 FR., 12°/16°, ESG TURIS; WA22702S

Model Number	WA22702S
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	07/22/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
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 the high frequency resection electrode broke when it came into contact with metal inside the patient's body.The event occurred with three different devices during a therapeutic transurethral resection of the prostrate.The broken loops were removed from the patient's body.The customer reported that the issue was caused by improper use of the device.The procedure was completed with a similar device.There were no reports of patient harm.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This supplemental report is being submitted to provide the results of the legal manufacturer's 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: the most probable cause of the complaint was a failure to follow instructions; problems traced to the user not following the manufacturer's instructions.Due to fracture problem, problems caused by the cut, tear, or fracture of a component, object, or material into two or more pieces including shear.No further escalation is required.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-RESECTION ELECTRODE "PLASMALOOP", LOOP, MEDIUM, 24 FR., 12°/16°, ESG TURIS
• Common Device Name: WA22702S
• Manufacturer (Section D): OLYMPUS MEDICAL PRODUCTS CZECH, SPOL. S R.O.; telickova 457/29; prerov 75124 ; EZ 75124
• Manufacturer (Section G): OLYMPUS MEDICAL PRODUCTS CZECH, SPOL. S R.O.; telickova 457/29; prerov 75124 ; EZ 75124
• Manufacturer Contact: todd brill ; 801 west park drive; westborough, MA 01581 ; 5082077661
• MDR Report Key: 22787408
• Report Number: 3007960282-2025-00131
• Device Sequence Number: 18178932
• Product Code: FAS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 14042761085325
• UDI-Public: 14042761085325
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: OH
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K171965
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Nurse
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 02/12/2026

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: WA22702S
• Device Lot Number: 1000151458
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 08/07/2025
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Follow-Up
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/23/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/05/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/12/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 02/12/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/01/2024
• 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 Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown