| Model Number |
WA22703S |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Energy Output Problem (1431)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Hemorrhage/Blood Loss/Bleeding (1888); Perforation (2001)
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| Date of Event |
02/06/2026
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that during a therapeutic bladder tumor resection procedure performed under sedation, the surgeon experienced obturator nerve reflex while using the olympus bipolar system with a defective plasma loop electrode, resulting in a bladder perforation.The surgeon cauterized the bleeder, and the procedure was subsequently completed using an olympus backup device, with a delay of less than 30 minutes.Additional follow-up regarding the procedure details and the patient¿s outcome was attempted; however, no response was received.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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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 the customer.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This report is being supplemented to provide additional information based on the approved final investigation.The device was not returned for evaluation, and based on the based on the results of the investigation, the reported issue could not be determined and the complaint could not be confirmed.The most probable cause of the complaint is cause not established which is the investigation findings do not lead to a clear conclusion about the cause of the reported adverse event.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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Search Alerts/Recalls
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