MAUDE Adverse Event Report: AIZU OLYMPUS CO., LTD. EVIS LUCERA ELITE BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE

Model Number BF-Q290

Device Problem Microbial Contamination of Device (2303)

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

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that the bronchovideoscope tested positive for an unexpected contamination.The customer reported serratia bacteria was detected during a routine culture of the scope.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.

Manufacturer Narrative

The olympus scope was sent to an independent laboratory for culture testing and results are still pending.The investigation is ongoing and follow up with the customer is currently being performed.After culture testing, the device will be evaluated.A supplemental report will be submitted upon completion of the investigation or if any additional information is provided by the user facility.

Manufacturer Narrative

This report is being supplemented to provide additional information based on the device evaluation and the legal manufacture¿s final investigation.Despite good faith attempts the user cleaning disinfection and sterilization (cds) processes were not shared.The device was evaluated where no abnormalities were found that could have led to the positive culture.The reported event was not confirmed as the scope was not microbiologically tested.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 and because the user culture results were not shared, the reported event could not be confirmed and a root cause could not be determined.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.

• Brand Name: EVIS LUCERA ELITE BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE
• Type of Device: BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE
• 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: 19004372
• MDR Text Key: 339041759
• Report Number: 9610595-2024-06662
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: EOQ
• 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,Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Biomedical Engineer
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 03/29/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/29/2024
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: BF-Q290
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/18/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• 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