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MalfunctionFAS

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

Received Apr 21, 2026 · Event occurred Mar 25, 2026

Report 3007960282-2026-00082 · MDR key 24947468

Device

Generic name

Hf-resection Electrode

Model number

WA22306D

Lot number

1000208226

Product problems

  • Material Twisted/Bent

Patient

NA · Unknown

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED THE RESECTION ELECTRODE APPEARED BENT. THE ISSUE WAS FOUND DURING A THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURE. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT HARM.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

E1: (B)(6) HOSPITAL. 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. SHOULD ADDITIONAL RELEVANT INFORMATION BECOME AVAILABLE, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED. OLYMPUS WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR FIELD PERFORMANCE FOR THIS DEVICE.