Cystoscopic bridge from olympus was being inspected in sterile processing dept and was found to have metal shavings in the working channel.The device is a stainless-steel reusable device.Staff that was completing inspection notified nursing staff responsible for urologic instrumentation.Inventory of urologic bridges was then taken down for inspection and another bridge was found to have a similar issue.Affected instrumentation was taken out of service and olympus was notified.Manufacturer response for bridge, (brand not provided) (per site reporter).Service representative came in and took one of the affected devices to the quality department at olympus.Complaint number (b)(4) issued.Device will be returned to hospital upon completion of inspection by olympus.
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