MalfunctionNLW
HF RESECTION ELECTRODE- LOOP
Received Aug 29, 2017 · Event occurred Feb 17, 2017
Report 6826972 · MDR key 6826972
Device
Generic name
Electrode, Electrosurgical, Active, Urological
Manufacturer
Olympus Corporation Of The AmericasLot number
P16Y0001
Product problems
- Device Dislodged or Dislocated
Patient
Not reported
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
FOLLOWING THE PROCEDURE THE SURGEON ATTEMPTED TO REMOVE THE SCOPE. DURING REMOVAL, THE FILAMENT TIP OF THE CUTTING LOOP BECAME DISLODGED IN THE PATIENT'S BLADDER. THE SURGEON WAS ABLE TO USE THE GRASPER ON THE SCOPE TO REMOVED THE DISLODGED FILAMENT. NO FOREIGN BODY WAS RETAINED BY THE PATIENT.