Olympus WA22037CRecalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 14042761051566), received between Jun 15, 2018 and Sep 15, 2020 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

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

1 FDA recall record name this device's identifier, 1 still open.

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.

Recalls naming this device

1. Jun 8, 2023Open, Classified

   Additional Caution statements in IFU: (1) Due to complaints where the loop wire at the distal end of the HF resection electrode broke after getting in contact with metal objects, such as other endoscopic equipment, implants or stents. As a result, fragments can fall inside the patient and must be retrieved. (2) The second Caution refers to the risk of sparkover when getting in contact with metal parts as this can cause uncontrolled heating of the HF-resection electrode and may result in damage and breakage to the HF-resection electrode tip

   Z-2413-2023 · Root cause: Process design · Recall details · FDA record ↗

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionSep 15, 2020Thermal Decomposition of Device

  LOOP BURNED OFF AND DISINTEGRATED DURING USE. FDA SAFETY REPORT ID# (B)(4).

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 10540611 ↗
• MalfunctionJun 15, 2018Break; Fracture; Material Fragmentation; Mechanical Problem; Break; Fracture; Material Fragmentation; Mechanical Problem

  OLYMPUS WAS INFORMED THAT DURING A THERAPEUTIC TRANSURETHRAL RESECTION OF THE BLADDER TUMOR (TURBT) PROCEDURE, THE LOOP WIRES AT THE DISTAL END OF THREE HF RESECTION ELECTRODES BROKE. IT IS UNKNOWN WHEN EXACTLY THIS DAMAGE OCCURRED AND WHETHER A FRAGMENT FELL INSIDE THE PATIENT. NO FURTHER INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BUT THERE WAS NO REPORT ABOUT AN ADVERSE EVENT OR PATIENT INJURY.

  Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 7604340 ↗