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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: OLYMPUS WINTER & IBE GMBH HF-CABLE, MONOPOLAR; ELECTRICAL-ONLY MEDICAL DEVICE CONNECTION CABLE, REUSABLE

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Model Number A0393
Medical Device Problem Code Electrical /Electronic Property Problem (1198)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 12/10/2025
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.Three attempts were performed to obtain additional information, but no response was received from the customer.
 
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the monopolar had loud pop, and spark happened then cord was severed at hub.There were no reports of patient harm.
 
Event or Problem Description
No additional information received from the customer.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This supplemental report is being submitted to provide the results of the final investigation.Updated fields- d9, h2, h3, h4, h6, h11.The device was returned to olympus for inspection and the reported failure was confirmed.In addition, the following reportable malfunctions were identified during the device evaluation: high-frequency (hf) cable was damaged and detached near the plug that inserts into the electrosurgical generator.The detached connector had burn marks where it broke and detached.A definitive root cause could not be identified.Based on the results of the investigation, it is likely the issue occurred due to a component failure.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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Brand Name
HF-CABLE, MONOPOLAR
Common Device Name
ELECTRICAL-ONLY MEDICAL DEVICE CONNECTION CABLE, REUSABLE
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 Key24006155
Report Number9610773-2026-00188
Device Sequence Number4888268
Product Code GCJ
UDI-Device Identifier04042761001656
UDI-Public04042761001656
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountryCA
PMA/510(K) Number
K944201
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Serviced by Third Party (Y/N)N
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Foreign,User Facility
Initial Reporter Occupation Other
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 05/20/2026
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 NumberA0393
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Device Returned to Manufacturer
Is the Reporter a Health Professional? No
Type of Report(Section G)Initial
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 12/12/2025
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer05/05/2026
Initial Report FDA Received Date01/08/2026
Supplement Report FDA Received Date05/20/2026
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Yes
Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N) No
Is This a Single-Use Device that was
Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N)
No
Usage of Device Unknown
Patient Sequence Number1
Patient SexUnknown
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