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MalfunctionFDS

GYN ROTATING CONTINUOUS FLOW RESEC SHEATH

Received Aug 22, 2014 · Event occurred Aug 6, 2014

Report 2951238-2014-00394 · MDR key 4077554

Device

Generic name

Resectoscope Sheath

Manufacturer

Gyrus Acmi Inc.

Model number

GERIS-CF25

Catalog number

GERIS-CF25

Lot number

UNK

Product problems

  • Break

Patient

Not reported

  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

THE DEVICE REFERENCED IN THIS REPORT HAS BEEN RETURNED TO OLYMPUS BUT THE EVALUATION HAS NOT YET BEEN COMPLETED. UPON COMPLETION OF THE DEVICE EVALUATION, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED.

Description of Event or Problem

OLYMPUS WAS INFORMED THAT DURING AN UNSPECIFIED PROCEDURE, THE CERAMIC TIP OF THE RESECTOSCOPE SHEATH BROKE. IT IS UNKNOWN IF THERE WAS ANY PATIENT INJURY REPORTED. OLYMPUS FOLLOWED UP WITH THE USER FACILITY TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING THE REPORTED EVENT, BUT WITH NO RESULTS.