Model Number TJF-Q180V |
Device Problem
Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material (2944)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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Olympus medical systems corp.(omsc) was informed that during the incoming inspection for repair at the service department of olympus (b)(4), it was found that there was a foreign material on groove or gap of the distal end.The occurrence date of the event is unknown.There was no report of patient injury associated with the event.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The subject device was not returned to omsc for evaluation but was returned to omsi.Omsi checked the subject device and found that the reported phenomenon was caused by insufficient cleaning.The exact cause of the reported event could not be conclusively determined at this time.If additional information is received, this report will be supplemented.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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This supplemental report is being submitted to provide additional information.Omsc reviewed the manufacturing history (dhr) of the subject device and confirmed no irregularity.The exact cause of the reported event could not be conclusively determined.However, based on the reported information and past similar case, omsc presumed that the reported phenomenon was attributed to the user handling such as following.The user conducted insufficient reprocessing around forceps elevator after the procedure.The foreign material on forceps elevator got dry and adhered since the user did not reprocess the subject device immediately after the procedure.If additional information becomes available, this report will be supplemented.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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