| Model Number |
WA22507D |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Material Twisted/Bent (2981)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
08/15/2025
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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 the high frequency resection electrode had a loop that bent easily and could not scrape tissue.The event occurred during a therapeutic transurethral resection of the prostate.The procedure was completed using a similar device.There were no reports of patient harm.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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E1: establishment name: (b)(6) hospital (documented here in it¿s entirety due to character limitations in respective field).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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No additional information received from customer.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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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 review of the device history record found no deviations that could have caused or contributed to the reported issue.A root cause could not be identified.Based on the results of the investigation: it is likely the following led to the malfunction: this event was caused by a component failure of the electrode.The cause of the broken loop found during visual inspection cannot be determined, but it is possible that the break could have been caused by an external overload.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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