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

Model Number WA53005A

Device Problem Break (1069)

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

Event Date 08/21/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The device was returned to olympus for evaluation and the customer's allegation was confirmed.The evaluation found a loose eyepiece funnel.Furthermore, the following additional issues were identified during inspection: dents at outer tube or at ocular funnel, and a shadowy image with a foreign object inside the tube.A supplemental report will be submitted upon completion of the investigation.

Event Description

The customer reported to olympus, the telescope, had a loose eyepiece.The issue was found during reprocessing after the procedure.The procedure was completed with a similar device.There were no reports of patient harm.

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 event occurred due to 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, deutschland 22045 ; GM 22045
• Manufacturer (Section G): OLYMPUS WINTER & IBE GMBH; kuehnstrasse 61; hamburg, deutschland
• Manufacturer Contact: todd brill ; 800 west park drive; westborough, MA 01581 ; 5082077661
• MDR Report Key: 17762376
• MDR Text Key: 323605290
• Report Number: 9610773-2023-02600
• 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,Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 01/02/2024

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 Lot Number: 797332
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 08/24/2023
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 08/21/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 09/17/2023
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 12/29/2023
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 01/02/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/21/2019
• 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
• Treatment: OTV-S190