Model Number TJF-260V |
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 of the subject device at olympus service operation repair center (sorc), it was found that the instrument channel was clogged with foreign material.The occurrence date of the event is unknown, and there was no report of patient injury associated with this event.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The subject device was returned to sorc.Sorc checked the subject device and found the reported phenomenon.The exact cause has been under investigation.Therefore, 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.The subject device was returned to olympus service operation repair center (sorc).Olympus medical systems corp.(omsc) reviewed the manufacturing history (dhr) of the subject device and confirmed no irregularity.The exact cause of the reported phenomenon could not be conclusively determined.However, based upon the reported information from sorc, omsc surmised that there was possibility that the reported phenomenon was attributed to inappropriate or insufficient reprocessing by the user.If additional information is received, this report will be supplemented.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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This mdr is being submitted as part of a retrospective review and remediation effort based on enhancements made to the company¿s mdr and complaint handling processes.Capas have been opened to manage the actions that are being taken to remediate this issue and ensure any required mdr reporting is completed.A review of the device history record found no deviations that could have caused or contributed to the reported issue.Based on the results of the investigation, it is likely that the event occurred due to deformation of the forceps channel, breakage of the instrument, or foreign material in the forceps channel.A definitive root cause cannot be identified.This information is addressed in the instructions for use (ifu): "operation manual.3.8 inspection of the endoscopic system.Inspection of the instrument channel and forceps elevator.Operation manual.Important information ¿ please read before use: precautions.Operation manual.3.6 inspection of ancillary equipment.Operation manual.4.3 using endotherapy accessories.Reprocessing manual.5 reprocessing the endoscope (and related reprocessing accessories).Reprocessing manual.7 reprocessing endoscopes and accessories using an aer/wd." olympus will continue to monitor the field performance of this device.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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This report is being submitted to correct the legal manufacturer's contact information and facility registration number.The facility registration number is 9610595.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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