MAUDE Adverse Event Report: OLYMPUS WINTER & IBE GMBH INNER SHEATH, FOR 26 FR. OUTER SHEATH; RIGID ENDOSCOPE SHEATH

Model Number A22040A

Device Problem Break (1069)

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

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The device evaluation is ongoing.Should additional relevant information become available, a supplemental report will be submitted.

Event Description

It was reported the rigid endoscope sheath ceramic tip was broken.This issue occurred during an unknown procedure.There were no reports of patient harm or injury.

Manufacturer Narrative

This supplemental report is being submitted to provide the results of the legal manufacturer's final investigation.Additional information added to fields h3 and h6.A review of the device history record found no deviations that could have caused or contributed to the reported issue.It has been over 3 years since the subject device was manufactured.The device was returned to olympus for inspection, and the customer's reportable malfunction was confirmed.Based on the results of the investigation, it is likely the following led to the malfunction: for broken tip: - thermo-mechanical fatigue - wear and tear - improper handling (impact, shock).For damaged sealing rings: -the cause is very likely improper handling, in combination with wear and tear.The event can be detected and prevented by following the instructions for use: ¿warning infection control risk: properly reprocess the product before first and each subsequent use following the instructions in this manual and in the system guide endoscopy.Improper and/or incomplete reprocessing can cause infection of the patient and/or medical personnel.4.1 inspection and testing inspecting the product: visually inspect the product.Make sure that it has: -- no corrosion -- no dents -- no scratches ceramic insulation at distal end: visually inspect the ceramic insulation at the sheath¿s distal end before each use.Do not use the instrument in case of damage (e.G.Cracks, fractures).Warning risk of injury: impact, fall, shock, or similar stress can damage the ceramic insulation at the sheath¿s distal end.Damaged instruments can cause injuries to the patient and/or user.Do not use the instrument if damaged.Damaged product: if the product is damaged or does not function properly, contact an olympus representative or an authorized service center.¿ olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.

Manufacturer Narrative

This report is being supplemented, to provide additional information received from the customer.

Event Description

It was reported, the device failed at the end of a diagnostic procedure.The broken tip was successfully removed with no harm to the patient.The procedure was completed with the same device without any delay.

• Brand Name: INNER SHEATH, FOR 26 FR. OUTER SHEATH
• Type of Device: RIGID ENDOSCOPE SHEATH
• Manufacturer (Section D): OLYMPUS WINTER & IBE GMBH; kuehnstrasse 61; hamburg, hamburg 22045 ; GM 22045
• Manufacturer (Section G): OLYMPUS WINTER & IBE GMBH; kuehnstrasse 61; hamburg, hamburg
• Manufacturer Contact: todd brill ; 800 west park drive; westborough, MA 01581 ; 5082077661
• MDR Report Key: 19152976
• MDR Text Key: 340976693
• Report Number: 9610773-2024-01067
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HIH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04042761029339
• UDI-Public: 04042761029339
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: RS
• PMA/PMN Number: K931995
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 04/30/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 04/22/2024
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: A22040A
• Device Lot Number: 20707
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 04/11/2024
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/29/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/15/2020
• 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
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention