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MalfunctionFAS

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

Received Mar 16, 2026 · Event occurred Feb 26, 2026

Report 3007960282-2026-00047 · MDR key 24606276

Device

Generic name

Hf-resection Electrode

Model number

WA22306D

Product problems

  • Degraded

Patient

NA · Unknown

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE CUSTOMER.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

THE DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO OLYMPUS FOR INSPECTION. BASED ON THE RESULTS OF THE INVESTIGATION, THE CAUSE OF THE DISTAL END OF THE PRODUCT BEING BENT CANNOT BE DETERMINED, BUT DEFORMATION DUE TO OVERLOAD IS A POSSIBLE EXPLANATION. SHOULD ADDITIONAL RELEVANT INFORMATION BECOME AVAILABLE, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED. OLYMPUS WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR FIELD PERFORMANCE FOR THIS DEVICE.

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 HF-RESECTION ELECTRODE LOOP'S WIDTH OF THE DISTAL END BECAME NARROW. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.