MAUDE Adverse Event Report: GYRUS ACMI, INC. ELITE 2 SYSTEM CF RESECTOSCOPE OUTER SHEATH, 25FR

Model Number E2OS-CF25

Device Problem Break (1069)

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

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

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.The device was returned to olympus for evaluation where service confirmed the customer's complaint.The insulating tip was chipped and damaged with sharp edge.No additional defects/failures were noted.The device history record (dhr) was unable to be reviewed for this device since the serial number was not provided.However, olympus only releases products to market that meet all manufacturing specifications and final product release criteria.Since dhrs were not provided, the a final manufacture date is (b)(6) 2017.Based on the results of the investigation, tip damage was most likely caused by improper handling of the device during preparation for use, such as impact-dropped.A definitive root cause cannot be identified.This information is addressed in the instructions for use (ifu): "study this manual and other labeling thoroughly for safe handling, storage and usage, including instructions for all generators and accessories.Failure to properly follow the instructions, warnings, and cautions may lead to serious surgical consequences or injury to the patient; do not drop instruments, or allow them to be struck by other objects;" "do not use an instrument that fails to meet the criteria stated in the labeling or that has been damaged.Damage may result in the loss of the entire ceramic tip or fragments of the ceramic tip.If there is evidence of charring, burn spots, chips or cracks in the ceramic tip or surrounding area, do not use." olympus will continue to monitor the field performance of this device.

Event Description

The customer reported to olympus that the tip is broken.The reported problem was found during preparation for an unspecified procedure.There was no harm or user injury reported due to the event.

• Brand Name: ELITE 2 SYSTEM CF RESECTOSCOPE OUTER SHEATH, 25FR
• Type of Device: SHEATH
• Manufacturer (Section D): GYRUS ACMI, INC.; 800 west park drive; westborough MA 01581
• Manufacturer Contact: todd brill ; 800 west park drive; westborough, MA 01581 ; 5082077661
• MDR Report Key: 15383601
• MDR Text Key: 305631785
• Report Number: 3003790304-2022-00220
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FAS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00821925003408
• UDI-Public: 00821925003408
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K890328
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: User Facility
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 09/08/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: E2OS-CF25
• Device Lot Number: KA
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 03/14/2021
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 02/26/2021
• Initial Date FDA Received: 09/08/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1