| Model Number |
WA22557C |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Melted (1385)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
10/14/2025
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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 hf-resection electrode had a melted electric cutting loop.This malfunction occurred during a urethral resection of the prostate.The procedure was completed with a similar device.There were no reports of patient harm.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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E1 - initial reporter establishment name: (b)(6) hospital of (b)(6).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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B5: no additional information received from customer.H2: additional information, device evaluation h3: additional information h6: additional information 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.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 from customer.
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