MAUDE Adverse Event Report: AIZU OLYMPUS CO., LTD. ENDOSCOPE REPROCESSOR

Model Number OER-4

Device Problems Device Reprocessing Problem (1091); Failure to Clean Adequately (4048)

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

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

To date, the device has not been returned to olympus for evaluation.The investigation is ongoing and follow up with the user facility is currently being performed.A supplemental report will be submitted upon completion of the investigation or if additional information is provided by the user facility.

Event Description

It was reported, the endoscope reprocessor had a history of yellow foreign matter varying on sizes which led to a previous investigation and part replacement.Foreign matter started appearing again while the washer was being used.The issue occurred during reprocessing.There are no health hazards caused by this defect.There were no reports of patient or user harm associated with this event.Related patient identifiers: (b)(6).

• Brand Name: ENDOSCOPE REPROCESSOR
• Type of Device: ENDOSCOPE REPROCESSOR
• 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 965-8 520; JA 965-8520
• Manufacturer Contact: todd brill ; 800 west park drive; westborough, MA 01581 ; 5082077661
• MDR Report Key: 18585945
• MDR Text Key: 333826128
• Report Number: 9610595-2024-01684
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FEB
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,User Facility,Distributor
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 01/26/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 01/26/2024
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: OER-4
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/11/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/02/2020
• 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: GIF-1200N; PCF-H290I