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Model Number URF-P6 |
Device Problem
Microbial Contamination of Device (2303)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 01/23/2024 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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It was reported that, during reprocessing, the fiberscope tested positive for 1 colony forming unit (cfu) of unspecified microorganisms.All channels were sampled.The user did not report any contamination or any other serious deterioration in state of health of any person, to which the scope could have been a contributory cause.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The suspect device has been returned to olympus for evaluation and the investigation is ongoing.The physical device evaluation has not been completed.Prior to the device evaluation, the device was sent out for additional microbiological testing.The microbiological analysis results are pending.Once the investigation has been completed, a supplemental report will be submitted with device evaluation results.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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This report is being supplemented to provide additional information based on results of third-party testing, the device evaluation, and the legal manufacturer's final investigation.Olympus provided the following result of the culture test, performed at the third-party labs: sampling date: 2024/03/01 sampling from: all channels cfu: <1cfu bacterial identification: n/a the facility cleaning disinfection and sterilization practices (cds) were not provide by the customer.The device was evaluated and no abnormalities were found that could have led to the positive culture.A review of the device history record found no deviations that could have contributed to the reported issue.Based on the results of the investigation, a root cause could not be determined.Growth of microorganisms were found through culture testing by the user after reprocessing, however, when olympus culture tested after reprocessing in accordance with instructions for use (ifu) before repair, the results conformed to the regulation's recommendation.The following is included in the device ifu: "an insufficiently reprocessed endoscope and/or accessory may pose an infection control risk to the patients and/or operators who touch them¿.Olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.
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