MAUDE Adverse Event Report: AIZU OLYMPUS CO., LTD. EVIS LUCERA DUODENOVIDEOSCOPE

Model Number JF-260V

Device Problem Mechanical Jam (2983)

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

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

The customer reported that the brush would not pass.There was no report of patient or user injury due to the event.The subject device was returned to an olympus service center for evaluation.Upon inspection and testing of the returned device, it was observed that the forceps could not be inserted or removed.This report is being submitted for the reportable malfunction of forceps could not be inserted or removed.

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.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.It has been over 12 years since the subject device was manufactured.Based on the results of the legal manufacturer's investigation, although a conclusive root cause could not be determined, it is likely the forceps could not be inserted or removed due to following: - the event occurred due to deformation of the forceps channel.- the event occurred due to breakage of the instrument.- the event occurred due to foreign material in the forceps channel.The following information is stated in the ifu (instructions for use) which may help to prevent the issue: 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 field performance for this device.

• Brand Name: EVIS LUCERA DUODENOVIDEOSCOPE
• Type of Device: DUODENOVIDEOSCOPE
• Manufacturer (Section D): AIZU OLYMPUS CO., LTD.; 3-1-1 niiderakita; aizuwakamatsu-shi, fukushima 965-8 520; JA 965-8520
• Manufacturer (Section G): AIZU OLYMPUS CO., LTD.; 3-1-1 niiderakita; aizuwakamatsu-shi, fukushima 965-8 520; JA 965-8520
• Manufacturer Contact: todd brill ; 800 west park drive; westborough, MA 01581 ; 5082077661
• MDR Report Key: 16015283
• MDR Text Key: 308247149
• Report Number: 9610595-2022-05755
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FDT
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 12/20/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/20/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: JF-260V
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 01/30/2022
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/30/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/28/2010
• 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