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MalfunctionFAS

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

Received Apr 20, 2026 · Event occurred Mar 12, 2026

Report 3007960282-2026-00077 · MDR key 24931704

Device

Generic name

Hf-resection Electrode

Model number

WA22306D

Product problems

  • Material Twisted/Bent

Patient

NA · Unknown

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

THE DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO OLYMPUS FOR INSPECTION. A ROOT CAUSE COULD NOT BE IDENTIFIED. BASED ON THE RESULTS OF THE INVESTIGATION, THE MOST PROBABLE CAUSE OF THIS COMPLAINT IS TRACED TO CAUSE TRACED TO COMPONENT FAILURE EXPECTED OR RANDOM COMPONENT FAILURE WITHOUT ANY DESIGN OR MANUFACTURING ISSUE. SHOULD ADDITIONAL RELEVANT INFORMATION BECOME AVAILABLE, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED. OLYMPUS WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR FIELD PERFORMANCE FOR THIS DEVICE.

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED THE HF-RESECTION DISTAL END ELECTRODE WAS BENT. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.