MalfunctionFFZ
OLYMPUS
Received Jul 11, 2003 · Event occurred Mar 17, 2003
Report 9610773-2003-00018 · MDR key 472153
Device
Generic name
Electrode Cord
Manufacturer
Olympus Winter & Ibe GmbhModel number
UNKCatalog number
NA
Lot number
NA
Product problems
- Material Rupture
- Sparking
Patient
UNKNOWN
- Unknown (for use when the patient's condition is not known)
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
THE HOSP REPORTED SOLUTION FROM THE HYSTEROSCOPE MADE CONTACT WITH THE ELECTRODE CORD WHICH CAUSED A LARGE SPARK AND RUPTURE OF THE ELECTRODE. THERE WAS NO ALLEGATION OF HARM.