Model Number GF-UCT180 |
Device Problem
Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material (2944)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The subject device was not returned to omsc for evaluation but was returned to omsi.Omsi checked the subject device and found the reported phenomenon, and also surmised that this phenomenon was attributed to insufficient cleaning by the user.The exact cause has been under investigation.Therefore, the exact cause of the reported event could not be conclusively determined at this time.If additional information is received, this report will be supplemented.
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Event Description
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Olympus medical systems corp.(omsc) was informed that during the incoming inspection of the subject device for repair at olympus medical systems india (omsi), it was found that there was foreign material under the forceps elevator of the subject device.The occurrence date of the event is unknown, and there was no report of patient injury associated with this event.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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This supplemental report is being submitted to provide additional information.The subject device was returned to olympus medical systems india (omsi).Olympus medical systems corp.(omsc) reviewed the manufacturing history (dhr) of the subject device and confirmed no irregularity.The exact cause of the reported phenomenon could not be conclusively determined.However, based upon the information from omsi and similar past cases, omsc surmised that this phenomenon was caused by foreign material adhering during the procedure and remaining during the reprocessing.If additional information is received, this report will be supplemented.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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