Model Number BML-V437QR-30 |
Device Problems
Break (1069); Difficult to Remove (1528)
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Patient Problem
No Code Available (3191)
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Event Date 12/25/2020 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The subject device referenced in this report was not returned to olympus medical systems corp.(omsc) for evaluation.Therefore the exact cause of the reported event could not be conclusively determined at this time.A supplemental report will be submitted, if additional or significant information becomes available at a later time.
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Event Description
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During a lithotrity, the subject device was used.It was reported that the shaft which was connected to the handle was broken off since the calculus was hard.The user became unable to remove the subject device, and switched to the open surgery.Patient had good prognosis.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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This is a supplemental report to provide additional information.It was additionally reported that two devices were used for the same procedure.The subject device was broken but could be removed from the patient.The user exchanged it for the second device and continued the procedure.The user became unable to remove the second device, and switched to the open surgery.The subject device was returned to olympus medical systems corp.(omsc) for evaluation.The basket wire and operation pipe had been removed from the sheath.Misalignment of the coil was discovered at the distal end of the coil sheath.Investigation was carried out by connecting an aomori olympus bml-v437qr-30 and the returned handle.Installation of the handle was completed without any problems.The manufacturing record was reviewed and found no irregularities.As a result of evaluation, omsc concluded that the reported event on the subject device was not reportable event.
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