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

Model Number WA53005A

Device Problem Disconnection (1171)

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

Event Date 03/26/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The device was returned to olympus for evaluation and repair.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.Additional pma/510(k): k923982/ k950076.

Event Description

It was reported to olympus that a telescope couldn¿t get connection piece off the light cable attachment.It is unknown when the reported issue occurred.There was no patient injury or adverse event reported to olympus.

Manufacturer Narrative

This report is being supplemented to provide additional information based on the legal manufacturer's final investigation and to correct g2.During device inspection, the customer's complaint was not confirmed.Olympus found the light guide connector on the main body was detached and the image appeared blurry due to particles in optical system.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 of the suggested event could not be concluded, although it can be presumed that the defect was caused due to excessive force by the customer.The customer's complaint and image issue are not reportable events.Per the legal manufacturer, there is no potential for these issues to cause or contribute to death or serious injury if the malfunctions were to recur.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, de 22045 ; GM 22045
• Manufacturer (Section G): OLYMPUS WINTER & IBE GMBH; kuehnstrasse 61; hamburg, de
• Manufacturer Contact: todd brill ; 800 west park drive; westborough, MA 01581 ; 5082077661
• MDR Report Key: 16807897
• MDR Text Key: 313964167
• Report Number: 9610773-2023-01132
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: EWY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04042761052764
• UDI-Public: 04042761052764
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: AS
• PMA/PMN Number: K912362
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,Health Professional,User Facility
• Reporter Occupation: Biomedical Engineer
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 08/02/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 04/25/2023
• 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: 672250
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 03/29/2023
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 07/06/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/12/2014
• 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