Olympus WA22740SRecalls & reported problems
OLYMPUS Winter & Ibe GmbH · HF-resection electrode PlasmaNeedle needle, right-angled, 24 Fr., 12°-30°, ESG TURis · Class 2
- Adverse event reports
- 2
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 14042761085431), received between Jul 21, 2021 and Sep 5, 2024 — classified as 2 malfunctions.
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. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Break1
- Output Problem1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2
Recent adverse event reports
The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionSep 5, 2024Output Problem; Output Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE RESECTION ELECTRODE DID NOT WORK UPON INITIAL USE. THE ISSUE WAS FOUND BEFORE A TRANSURETHRAL INCISION OF THE PROSTATE (TUIP). THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT HARM.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20153126 ↗MalfunctionJul 21, 2021Break; Break
THE SALES REPRESENTATIVE WAS INFORMED THAT THE USER FACILITY WAS USING THE HIGH FREQUENCY RESECTION PLASMA NEEDLE ELECTRODE AND THE TIP BROKE OFF AT THE BEGINNING OF AN UNSPECIFIED PROCEDURE. THE BROKEN TIP WAS RETRIEVED FROM THE PATIENT. NO PATIENT DEATH, SERIOUS INJURY OR INFECTION WAS REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 12203071 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.