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MalfunctionFGO

ULTRA-CATCH NT (1.8 FR X 115 CM) STONE RETRIEVAL DEVICE

Received Feb 5, 2026 · Event occurred Jan 20, 2026

Report 3011050570-2026-00138 · MDR key 24269351

Device

Generic name

Ultra-catch Nt (1.8 Fr X 115 Cm) Stone Retrieval Device

Manufacturer

Gyrus Acmi, Inc.

Model number

NT4W18115

Product problems

  • Break

Patient

NA · Unknown

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

THE MDR SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT IS BEING SUBMITTED TO PROVIDE UPDATED FIELDS AND FINAL INVESTIGATION RESULTS. THE DEVICE WAS RETURNED FOR EVALUATION AND THE CUSTOMER'S ALLEGATION WAS CONFIRMED. A DEFINITIVE ROOT CAUSE COULD NOT BE IDENTIFIED. BASED ON THE RESULTS OF THE INVESTIGATION, IT IS LIKELY THE FOLLOWING LED TO THE MALFUNCTION: CAUSE TRACED TO COMPONENT FAILURE. OLYMPUS WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR THE PERFORMANCE OF THIS DEVICE.

Description of Event or Problem

NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED FROM THE CUSTOMER.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

THE INVESTIGATION IS ONGOING. A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED WHEN THE INVESTIGATION IS COMPLETED OR IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BECOMES AVAILABLE.

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED THE ULTRA-CATCH NT STONE RETRIEVAL DEVICE WAS BROKEN WHEN DEPLOYED. THE ISSUE OCCURRED DURING A THERAPEUTIC URETHROSCOPY AND WAS COMPLETED WITH AN OLYMPUS BACK-UP DEVICE. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT HARM.