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MalfunctionFAS

HF-RESECTION ELECTRODE "PLASMALOOP", LOOP, LARGE, 24 FR., 12°/16°, PK TURIS

Received May 22, 2026 · Event occurred Nov 17, 2025

Report 3007960282-2026-00111 · MDR key 25258068

Device

Generic name

Endoscopic Electrosurgical Electrode, Bipolar, Single-use

Model number

WA22603S

Lot number

1000194763

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, 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.

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS OBSERVED THAT DURING THE DEVICE EVALUATION, THE RESECTION ELECTRODE SHAFT, FORK TUBES, AND LOOP WERE BENT. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.