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MalfunctionFAS

HF-RESECTION ELECTRODE, LOOP, 24 FR., 0.2 WIRE, LARGE, 30°

Received Feb 11, 2026 · Event occurred Jan 29, 2026

Report 3007960282-2026-00023 · MDR key 24317713

Device

Generic name

Hf-resection Electrode

Model number

WA22507D

Lot number

1000196056

Product problems

  • Break

Patient

NA · Unknown

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

E1: (B)(6). 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 RESECTION ELECTRODE TIP WAS BENT MORE THAN USUAL. THE ISSUE WAS FOUND DURING A THERAPEUTIC TRANSURETHRAL RESECTION PROCEDURE. THE ISSUE WAS COMPLETED USING A SIMILAR DEVICE. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT HARM.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

THIS SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT IS BEING SUBMITTED TO PROVIDE THE RESULTS OF THE FINAL INVESTIGATION. THE DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO OLYMPUS FOR INSPECTION AND THE REPORTED FAILURE WAS CONFIRMED. A ROOT CAUSE COULD NOT BE IDENTIFIED. BASED ON THE RESULTS OF THE INVESTIGATION, IT IS LIKELY THE FOLLOWING LED TO THE MALFUNCTION: THE MOST PROBABLE CAUSE FOR THE MALFUNCTION WAS TRACED TO COMPONENT FAILURE. OLYMPUS WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR FIELD PERFORMANCE FOR THIS DEVICE.

Description of Event or Problem

NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE CUSTOMER.