MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SHIRAKAWA OLYMPUS CO., LTD. OES HYSTEROFIBERSCOPE

Model Number HYF-XP

Device Problem Loose or Intermittent Connection (1371)

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

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The device was returned to olympus for evaluation and the customer's reported issue of compromised image was confirmed; however, the darkening of the image was not confirmed.During the evaluation, it was determined that: forceps channel port was deformed; image guide bundle had a stain; due to damage on objective lens, a foggy image occurred; due to damage on image guide bundle, the image had a stain; due to a pinhole on channel-tube, water tightness was lost; connecting tube had a dent; due to a cut on angle wire, bending section could not be bent in down direction at all; adhesive around light guide lens was peeled; universal cord has a dent; and scratches were found on multiple components of the device.A review of the device history record found no deviations that could have caused or contributed to the reported issue.It has been over 13 years since the subject device was manufactured.Based on the results of the investigation, the phenomenon was attributed due to stress of repeated use, external factors, or handling.The root cause of this event was unable to be identified.Olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.

Event Description

The customer reported to olympus the oes hysterofiberscope exhibited compromised image issues and insufficient light from the light guide lens.There were no reports of patient harm or impact associated with this event.During testing and inspection of the returned device, the forceps mouthpiece deformation was revealed.This medical device report (mdr) is being submitted to capture the reportable malfunction found during device evaluation.

• Brand Name: OES HYSTEROFIBERSCOPE
• Type of Device: HYSTEROFIBERSCOPE
• Manufacturer (Section D): SHIRAKAWA OLYMPUS CO., LTD.; 3-1 okamiyama; odakura, nishigo-mura; nishishirakawa-gun, fukushima 961-8 061; JA 961-8061
• Manufacturer (Section G): SHIRAKAWA OLYMPUS CO., LTD.; 3-1 okamiyama; odakura, nishigo-mura,; nishishirakawa-gun, fukushima 961-8 061; JA 961-8061
• Manufacturer Contact: todd brill ; 800 west park drive; westborough, MA 01581 ; 5082077661
• MDR Report Key: 17375930
• MDR Text Key: 319557441
• Report Number: 3002808148-2023-07400
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HIH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04953170340178
• UDI-Public: 04953170340178
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: K891451
• 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
• Report Date: 07/22/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 07/24/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: HYF-XP
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 06/23/2023
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 06/27/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/17/2010
• 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