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MalfunctionFAS

HF-RESECTION ELECTRODE, LOOP, 24 FR., 0.2 WIRE, MEDIUM, 12°

Received May 7, 2026 · Event occurred Apr 17, 2026

Report 3007960282-2026-00096 · MDR key 25113593

Device

Generic name

Hf-resection Electrode

Model number

WA22302D

Lot number

1000193467

Product problems

  • Break

Patient

NA · Unknown

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

THE CUSTOMER BURST AND BROKE THE DEVICE DURING A THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURE INVOLVING AN OLYMPUS HF-RESECTION ELECTRODE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY REPORTED.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

THE INVESTIGATION IS ONGOING. A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED WHEN THE INVESTIGATION IS COMPLETED OR IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BECOMES AVAILABLE.

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

NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE CUSTOMER.