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

Model Number WA53005A

Device Problem Material Deformation (2976)

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

Event Date 04/24/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

The customer returned the telescope, to olympus repair center for evaluation of a reported burnt tip.There was no procedure involved.No patient injury or harm has been reported.

Manufacturer Narrative

The device was returned to olympus for evaluation.The device evaluation found the distal end is damaged and partly missing with burns and has scratches on 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 determined.It is likely the reported event occurred due to the use of excessive force by the customer.Olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.

• Brand Name: TELESCOPE, 10 MM, 30°, HD, QUICK LOCK, AUTOCLAVABLE
• Type of Device: LAPAROSCOPE
• Manufacturer (Section D): OLYMPUS WINTER & IBE GMBH; kuehnstrasse 61; hamburg, de 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: 16982131
• MDR Text Key: 315938616
• Report Number: 9610773-2023-01395
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: EWY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04042761052764
• UDI-Public: 04042761052764
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CH
• PMA/PMN Number: K950076
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 07/21/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 05/23/2023
• 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: 803574
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 04/27/2023
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 07/13/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/19/2021
• 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