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MalfunctionFAS

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

Received May 4, 2026 · Event occurred Mar 5, 2026

Report 3007960282-2026-00095 · MDR key 25075900

Device

Generic name

Hf-resection Electrode

Model number

WA22306D

Product problems

  • Material Deformation

Patient

NA · Unknown

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS OBSERVED THAT DURING THE DEVICE EVALUATION, THE RESECTION ELECTRODE EXHIBITED THE DISTAL END OF THE PRODUCT WAS BENT. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

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: THIS EVENT WAS CAUSED BY A COMPONENT FAILURE. SHOULD ADDITIONAL RELEVANT INFORMATION BECOME AVAILABLE, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED. OLYMPUS WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR FIELD PERFORMANCE FOR THIS DEVICE.