MAUDE Adverse Event Report: OLYMPUS WINTER & IBE GMBH TELESCOPE, 10 MM, 0°, HD, QUICK LOCK, AUTOCLAVABLE; RIGID OPTICAL LAPAROSCOPE

Model Number WA53000A

Device Problem Break (1069)

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

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

The customer reported to olympus, the 10mm rigid telescope, hd, quick lock, was producing a blurry or foggy image.Inspection and testing of the returned device found the eyepiece was damaged.There were no reports of patient harm.This medical device report (mdr) is being submitted to capture the reportable malfunction found during evaluation.

Manufacturer Narrative

The device was returned to olympus for evaluation.But the customer's allegation could not be confirmed.Additionally, the device evaluation found signs of damage and corrosion of the outer tube.The investigation is ongoing.A supplemental report will be submitted upon completion of the investigation.

Manufacturer Narrative

This report is being supplemented to provide additional information based on the legal manufacturer's final investigation (h6/h10).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 conclusively determined.It is likely the reported event (damaged eyepiece) occurred due to the use of excessive force from improper handling.Olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.

• Brand Name: TELESCOPE, 10 MM, 0°, HD, QUICK LOCK, AUTOCLAVABLE
• Type of Device: RIGID OPTICAL LAPAROSCOPE
• Manufacturer (Section D): OLYMPUS WINTER & IBE GMBH; kuehnstrasse 61; hamburg, hamburg 22045 ; GM 22045
• Manufacturer (Section G): OLYMPUS WINTER & IBE GMBH; kuehnstrasse 61; hamburg
• Manufacturer Contact: todd brill ; 800 west park drive; westborough, MA 01581 ; 5082077661
• MDR Report Key: 16872815
• MDR Text Key: 314641413
• Report Number: 9610773-2023-01216
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: EWY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04042761052757
• UDI-Public: 04042761052757
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: K950076
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 08/02/2023

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: WA53000A
• Device Catalogue Number: WA53000A
• Device Lot Number: 671636
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 04/05/2023
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 04/05/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 05/04/2023
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 07/26/2023
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 08/02/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/02/2014
• 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