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HF-RESECTION ELECTRODE "PLASMALOOP ¿ LARGE, 30°", LARGE LOOP, 24 FR., 12°-30°, F

Received Mar 23, 2026 · Event occurred Mar 4, 2026

Report 3007960282-2026-00053 · MDR key 24670982

Device

Generic name

Wa47507s

Model number

WA47507S

Lot number

1000187678

Product problems

  • Detachment of Device or Device Component

Patient

NA · Unknown

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

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 THAT THE RESECTION ELECTRODE LOOP PORTION OF THE DISTAL END OF THE ELECTRODE HAD CAME OFF. THE ISSUE WAS FOUND DURING A THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURE AND WAS COMPLETED USING IN 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 DEFINITIVE ROOT CAUSE COULD NOT BE IDENTIFIED. BASED ON THE RESULTS OF THE INVESTIGATION, IT IS LIKELY THE FOLLOWING LED TO THE MALFUNCTION: WAS DUE TO A COMPONENT FAILURE. OLYMPUS WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR FIELD PERFORMANCE FOR THIS DEVICE.

Description of Event or Problem

NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE CUSTOMER.