MAUDE Adverse Event Report: OLYMPUS MEDICAL PRODUCTS CZECH, SPOL. S R.O. HF-RESECTION ELECTRODE "PLASMALOOP ¿ MEDIUM, 30°", 24 FR., STANDARD, 12°-30°

Model Number	WA47506S
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/09/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a hysteroscopic submucosal myomectomy, the electrode broke.It was reported that no part of this device fell into the uterus.The procedure was completed with another electrode device, resulting in a delay of about 30 minutes.Report 2 of 2.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
E1: establishment name: (b)(6) hospital.E1: establishment address: (b)(6).The device was returned to olympus for inspection and confirmed the reported problem: a visual inspection found that the loop electrode at the tip had broken.The cause of the loop electrode breakage cannot be identified, but inspection of the fracture surface suggests that it may have been caused by overload.Based on the results of the investigation, it is likely the following led to the malfunction: component failure.Additional information was requested from the customer, but no further information has been received at this time.Should additional relevant information become available, a supplemental report will be submitted.Olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.

• Brand Name: HF-RESECTION ELECTRODE "PLASMALOOP ¿ MEDIUM, 30°", 24 FR., STANDARD, 12°-30°
• Common Device Name: HF-RESECTION ELECTRODE
• 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: 24821143
• Report Number: 3007960282-2026-00063
• Device Sequence Number: 5952867
• Product Code: JOS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 14042761085042
• UDI-Public: 14042761085042
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K161600
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Health Professional,User Facility
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Nurse
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 04/08/2026

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: WA47506S
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/10/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/08/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• 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: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown