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MalfunctionFAS

HF-RESECTION ELECTRODE "PLASMALOOP", LOOP, MEDIUM, 24 FR., 12°-30°, ESG TURIS

Received May 29, 2026 · Event occurred Jan 20, 2025

Report 3007960282-2026-00116 · MDR key 25333542

Device

Generic name

Endoscopic Electrosurgical Electrode, Bipolar, Single-use

Model number

WA22706S

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

THE CUSTOMER RETURNED THE HF-RESECTION ELECTRODE "PLASMALOOP TO THE SERVICE CENTER FOR A SEPARATE ISSUE. DURING THE DEVICE ANALYSIS, THE INVESTIGATION INDICATES THAT THE PLASMA LOOP AND SHAFT WERE BENT. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.