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

Model Number CYF-5

Device Problem Microbial Contamination of Device (2303)

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

Event Date 03/26/2024

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that, during reprocessing, the biopsy channel, the air/water channel, and the suction channel from the cystonephrofiberscope tested positive for 1 colony forming unit (cfu) of bacillus pumilus and 1 cfu of staphylococcus haemolyticus.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.

Manufacturer Narrative

D8 was inadvertently selected.The device evaluation is ongoing.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.

Manufacturer Narrative

This report is being supplemented to provide additional information based on the results of third-party testing, the customer provided cleaning disinfection and sanitization (cds) practices, 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: apr.12, 2024.Sampling from: all channels.Colony forming units (cfus): <1 cfu.Bacterial identification: none.The cleaning disinfection and sterilization (cds) practices of the user were reviewed and there were no reported deviations from the instructions for use (ifu).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 caused or 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.Olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.

• Brand Name: OES CYSTONEPHROFIBERSCOPE
• Type of Device: CYSTONEPHROFIBERSCOPE
• 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: 19111398
• MDR Text Key: 340903806
• Report Number: 3002808148-2024-03515
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FAJ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04953170292323
• UDI-Public: 04953170292323
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: FR
• PMA/PMN Number: K221690
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional,User Facility
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 04/15/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 04/15/2024
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: CYF-5
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/26/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• 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