Olympus A22202ARecalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 04042761021326), received between Oct 29, 2018 and Oct 29, 2018 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (1 report).

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 16, 2026.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionOct 29, 2018Break; Fracture; Material Fragmentation; Mechanical Problem; Break; Fracture; Material Fragmentation; Mechanical Problem

  OLYMPUS WAS INFORMED THAT DURING AN UNSPECIFIED HYSTEROSCOPY PROCEDURE, THE LOOP WIRE AT THE DISTAL END OF THE HF RESECTION ELECTRODE BROKE OFF AND FELL INSIDE THE PATIENT. HOWEVER, NO FRAGMENT REMAINED INSIDE THE PATIENT SINCE IT WAS REPORTEDLY RETRIEVED. THE INTENDED PROCEDURE WAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED WITH A SIMILAR DEVICE AND THERE WAS NO REPORT ABOUT AN ADVERSE EVENT OR PATIENT INJURY.

  Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 8013303 ↗