Olympus medical systems corp.(omsc) could not investigate the device, because the device was not returned to omsc.Device history record review indicates that the product was manufactured and tested in accordance with all applicable procedures and met all final product release criteria.Based upon the information from complaint, omsc surmised that the reported phenomenon was occurred because a very hot light guide was placed on the cloth above the patient.The instruction manual provides preventive measures against the reported failure mode.
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During a therapeutic urology procedure using this device, a rigid endoscope and a light guide cable (b)(4), the user detached the light guide cable from the rigid endoscope and put it on the drape covering the patient.It resulted in skin burn of the patient.The user completed the intended procedure using the same equipment.The injury required treatment.
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