MAUDE Adverse Event Report: AOMORI OLYMPUS CO., LTD. SINGLE USE INJECTOR; INJECTOR AND SHEATHSET

Model Number NM-401L-0425

Device Problem Failure to Deliver (2338)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 07/01/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

The customer reported that during a therapeutic endoscopic injection sclerotherapy (eis) procedure, the subject device was unable to deliver the drug solution to the esophageal venous flow.The subject device was reportedly inspected prior to the procedure and no anomalies were observed.The issue persisted even after replacing the device twice with the same model, during the same procedure.The intended procedure was cancelled.There was no health hazard to the patient due to the event.There was no report of user injury due to the event.This report is being submitted for the issue with device #1, with patient identifier (b)(6).The issue with device #2 is being reported on the medwatch with patient identifier (b)(6).The issue with device #3 is being reported on the medwatch with patient identifier (b)(6).

Manufacturer Narrative

The subject device was returned to an olympus service center for evaluation.Upon inspection and testing of the returned device, the reported issue (failure to deliver) was confirmed and found to be caused by compressive buckling of the needle tube.It was observed that the needle could be extended from the outer tube, and it was possible to inject liquid when the slider was pulled.However, it was not possible to inject liquid when the slider was pushed.The outer tube was not buckled.No other abnormalities that could have led to the reported phenomenon were identified.A review of the device history record found no deviations that could have caused or contributed to the reported issue.The device met all specifications at the time of shipment.Based on the results of the legal manufacturer's investigation, it is likely the compressive buckling of the needle tube was caused by an increase in friction resistance between the outer tube and the needle tube when the needed was extended.A likely mechanism causing friction resistance between the outer tube and the needle tube may be the following: the tube was coiled during the inspection for operation.The slider was pushed abruptly.However, a definitive root cause could not be determined.The device's instruction manual provides the following regarding proper handling of the subject device: straighten out the instrument before inspecting it.The instrument can be damaged if it is coiled while the handle is operated.Operate the slider slowly, otherwise the tube could buckle.Do not coil the insertion portion with a diameter of less than 15 cm.This could damage the insertion portion.When inserting the instrument into the endoscope, retract the needle into the sheath, hold the instrument close to the biopsy valve, and keep it as straight as possible relative to the biopsy valve.Otherwise, the instrument could be damaged.Stop using the instrument if the insertion portion bends excessively during use.This could result in malfunction, such as failing to extend the needle or inject a fluid.Olympus will continue to monitor the field performance of this device.

Manufacturer Narrative

This report is being supplemented to correct a typing error in section h10 of the initial report.The corrected statement: based on the results of the legal manufacturer's investigation, it is likely the compressive buckling of the needle tube was caused by an increase in friction resistance between the outer tube and the needle tube when the needle was extended.

• Brand Name: SINGLE USE INJECTOR
• Type of Device: INJECTOR AND SHEATHSET
• Manufacturer (Section D): AOMORI OLYMPUS CO., LTD.; 2-248-1 okkonoki; kuroishi-shi, aomori 036-0 357; JA 036-0357
• Manufacturer Contact: masaharu hirose ; 2-248-1 okkonoki; kuroishi-shi, aomori 036-0-357 ; JA 036-0357 ; 426422891
• MDR Report Key: 15157393
• MDR Text Key: 304883971
• Report Number: 9614641-2022-00094
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FBK
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04953170422638
• UDI-Public: 04953170422638
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: K902736
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative,Distributor
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 08/03/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/03/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: NM-401L-0425
• Device Lot Number: 08V
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 07/08/2022
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 08/03/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/24/2020
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Treatment: GIF-2T240 EVIS GASTROINTESTINAL VIDEOSCOPE.