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

Model Number WA53005A

Device Problems Break (1069); Material Separation (1562); Component Missing (2306)

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

Event Date 05/29/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The subject device was returned to an olympus repair center for evaluation and the customer¿s reported problem, of blurry image, was confirmed.The device evaluation also found that the video connector was missing, the color ring was loose, and the lens was damaged, which are reportable malfunctions.In addition it was found that the eyepiece as discolored.The concerned product has not been repaired in the last year.The investigation is ongoing.A supplemental report will be submitted upon completion of the investigation or if any additional information is provided.

Event Description

The customer reported to olympus, the scope had a blurry image.No procedure was associated with this event as it was found during maintenance.The device was returned for evaluation.During the device evaluation, it was found that the video connector was missing, the color ring was loose, and the lens was damaged, which are reportable malfunctions.There were no reports of patient harm.This medical device report (mdr) is being submitted to capture the reportable malfunctions found during device evaluation.

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, it is likely that the reportable events occurred due to excessive force by the user (impact or accidental dropping).Olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.

• Brand Name: TELESCOPE, 10 MM, 30°, HD, QUICK LOCK, AUTOCLAVABLE
• Type of Device: RIGID SCOPE
• 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: 17213760
• MDR Text Key: 318280966
• Report Number: 9610773-2023-01749
• 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: K912362
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 09/02/2023

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: WA53005A
• Device Catalogue Number: WA53005A
• Device Lot Number: 628533
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 06/01/2023
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 06/05/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 06/27/2023
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 08/31/2023
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 09/02/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/30/2012
• 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