MAUDE Adverse Event Report: OLYMPUS WINTER & IBE GMBH TELESCOPE, 10 MM, 30°, HD, QUICK LOCK, AUTOCLAVABLE; MEDIASTINOSCOPE

Model Number WA53005A

Device Problem Component Missing (2306)

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

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The device was returned to olympus.The investigation is still in progress; therefore, the root cause of the reported defect cannot be determined at this time.However, if additional information becomes available, this report will be supplemented accordingly.In general, the customer is required to inspect the device for defects, check the function of all devices and have alternate equipment prior to use.Olympus will continue to monitor the field performance of this device.

Event Description

It was reported to olympus that a telescope had a damaged light guide connection connector (missing part).It is unknown when the reported issue was found.There was no harm or user injury reported due to the event.

Manufacturer Narrative

This report is being supplemented to provide additional information based on the legal manufacturer's final investigation and device evaluation.The device was returned to olympus for inspection, and the customer's complaint was confirmed.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, the root cause could not be determined.It is likely the reported event occurred due to the use of excessive force from improper handling.In addition, the following non-reportable malfunctions were found during the device evaluation; the gold plating on the outer tube was peeling and due to cover glass adhesion there was an image failure.Olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.

• Brand Name: TELESCOPE, 10 MM, 30°, HD, QUICK LOCK, AUTOCLAVABLE
• Type of Device: MEDIASTINOSCOPE
• Manufacturer (Section D): OLYMPUS WINTER & IBE GMBH; kuehnstrasse 61; hamburg, hamburg 22045 ; GM 22045
• Manufacturer (Section G): OLYMPUS WINTER & IBE GMBH; kuehnstrasse 61; hamburg, hamburg
• Manufacturer Contact: todd brill ; 800 west park drive; westborough, MA 01581 ; 5082077661
• MDR Report Key: 16225167
• MDR Text Key: 307945659
• Report Number: 9610773-2023-00318
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: EWY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04042761052764
• UDI-Public: 04042761052764
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: K912362
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,User Facility,Distributor
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 05/09/2023

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: WA53005A
• Device Catalogue Number: WA53005A
• Device Lot Number: 595066
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 12/26/2022
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 12/26/2022
• Initial Date FDA Received: 01/23/2023
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 04/17/2023
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 05/09/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/08/2009
• 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