Model Number M3-30A |
Device Problems
Fracture (1260); Poor Quality Image (1408); Dent in Material (2526)
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Patient Problem
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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Event Date 05/12/2020 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The device was returned to olympus for evaluation.The device was visually inspected and found dents and fiber breakage on the device.Additionally, fractures on the lens were observed resulting in no image from the device.The customer report was confirmed however; no conclusion to the evaluation results can be drawn at this time.
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Event Description
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The customer reported a damaged lens, dent in the shaft and image quality was fuzzy.There was no patient harm reported and no additional information was provided.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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This supplemental report is being submitted to provide review of the device history records (dhr).The device history records for this device were reviewed and all records indicated that the product was manufactured according to all applicable procedures and met final product release criteria.No abnormalities were found.A definitive root cause of the reported failures cannot be determined.However, defects observed on the devices are known phenomena that may be caused by user mishandling.As stated on the ifu (instruction for use) and as a preventive measure, the user manual states : study this manual and other labeling thoroughly for safe handling and storage.Misuse of instruments can cause injury to the patient and could have an adverse effect on the procedure being performed.Do not drop instruments or allow them to be struck by other objects olympus will continue to monitor complaints for this device.
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