MAUDE Adverse Event Report: AIZU OLYMPUS CO., LTD. EVIS EXERA II GASTROINTESTINAL VIDEOSCOPE

Model Number GIF-N180

Device Problems Contamination /Decontamination Problem (2895); Failure to Clean Adequately (4048)

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

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The customer suspected device was returned for investigation.The olympus service center confirmed the reported event during inspection and testing.Upon evaluation of the returned device the following defects were found, angel rubber glue separated, angel rubber glue discolored, light guide lens cracked, light guide lens chipped, insertion tube wrinkled near glue, bending angulations out of specifications, and connector corroded.The investigation is ongoing.A supplemental report will be submitted upon completion of the investigation or if any additional information is provided by the user facility.

Event Description

A user facility reported to olympus that the evis exera ii gastrointestinal videoscope had no insufflation despite change of plug.Upon inspection and testing of the returned device, foreign material was found clogged in the scope channel due to insufficient cleaning.This medical device report (mdr) is being submitted to capture the reportable malfunction found during evaluation.There was no report of patient harm or user injury associated with this event.

Manufacturer Narrative

This report is being supplemented to provide additional information based on the legal manufacturer's final investigation.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 event was unable to be identified.It is likely that the foreign material was of human origin.There have been no reports of deformation or damage to the air/water channels.The detection method is described in the olympus gif type n180 operation manual chapter 3 preparation and inspection preventive measures are described in the instruction manual olympus gif type n180 reprocessing manual chapter 5 reprocessing the endoscope.Olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.

• Brand Name: EVIS EXERA II GASTROINTESTINAL VIDEOSCOPE
• Type of Device: GASTROINTESTINAL VIDEOSCOPE
• 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
• Manufacturer Contact: todd brill ; 800 west park drive; westborough, MA 01581 ; 5082077661
• MDR Report Key: 17130909
• MDR Text Key: 317350757
• Report Number: 9610595-2023-08862
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FDS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04953170339080
• UDI-Public: 04953170339080
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: FR
• PMA/PMN Number: K100584
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,Health Professional,User Facility
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 07/31/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 06/14/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: GIF-N180
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 05/22/2023
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 07/10/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/27/2022
• 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