Model Number TJF-150 |
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 returned to the olympus local service department.A supplemental report will be submitted, if additional or significant information becomes available at a later time.
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Event Description
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Olympus medical systems corp.(omsc) was informed that during the incoming inspection for repair at the olympus local service department on november 11, 2021, it was found that the foreign material adhering to the gap of the distal end of the insertion tube of the subject device.Other detailed information was not provided.There was no report of patient injury associated with the event.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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This supplemental report is being submitted to provide additional information.Olympus medical systems corp.(omsc) was informed that it was found that foreign material adhering to the forceps elevator of the distal end of the insertion tube of the subject device and the following reprocess information.- the user conducted manual cleaning with brush mh-507, bw-20t and maj-1534.- the user used 2-3% glutaraldehyde as disinfectant and low foaming neutral ph enzymatic solution too for cleaning parts.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.The exact cause of this event could not be conclusively determined.Omsc surmised that the reported phenomenon occurred due to the following causes.- brushing method by user was different from the brushing method recommended in the instruction manual of the subject device.- facility staff were not well trained in reprocessing and device handling.There were some items for which information could not be obtained.If significant additional information is received, this report will be supplemented.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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