MAUDE Adverse Event Report: AOMORI OLYMPUS CO., LTD. SINGLE USE INJECTOR; INJECTOR AND SHEATHSET

Model Number NM-401L-0525

Device Problem Difficult to Flush (1251)

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

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

The customer (physician) reports during an injection of steroid into the vocal cords procedure using a single use injector, two injectors would not inject fluid (there was resistance).The procedure was completed with a similar device.There were no adverse effects to the patient.Case with patient identifier (b)(6) reports injector one of two.Case with patient identifier (b)(6) reports injector two of two.

Manufacturer Narrative

The device referenced in this report was not returned to olympus for evaluation.The definitive cause of the user's experience cannot be determined at this time.The investigation is ongoing.This report will be updated upon completion of the investigation or upon receipt of additional relevant information.

Manufacturer Narrative

This report is being supplemented to provide additional information based on the legal manufacturer's final investigation.A review of the device history record found no deviations that could have caused or contributed to the reported issue.Based on the results of the investigation, since the device was not returned the exact cause could not be determined.However, a similar complaint reporting ¿unable to inject liquid into the target tissue,¿ occurred due to the compressive bucking on the needle tube.It is unlikely that a device with a defective needle was shipped, as the device undergoes full inspection for appearance, needle operation and injection.Therefore, the compressive buckling on the needle tube was likely caused when the needle was extended due to great friction between the outer tube and the needle.The event can be detected/prevented by following the instructions for use (ifu) which state: ¿the operator of this instrument must be physician or medical personnel under the supervision of a physician and must have received sufficient training in clinical endoscopic technique.This manual does not explain or discuss clinical endoscopic procedures.¿ ¿straighten out the instrument before inspecting it.The instrument can be damaged if it is coiled while the handle is operated.¿ ¿operate the slider slowly, otherwise the tube could buckle.¿ ¿when inserting the instrument into the endoscope, retract the needle into the sheath, hold the instrument close to the biopsy valve, and keep it as straight as possible relative to the biopsy valve.Otherwise, the instrument could be damaged.¿ ¿insert the instrument slowly.Abrupt insertion could damage the endoscope and/or instrument.¿ ¿stop using the instrument if the insertion portion bends excessively during use.This could result in malfunction, such as failing to extend the needle or inject a fluid.¿ olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.

• Brand Name: SINGLE USE INJECTOR
• Type of Device: INJECTOR AND SHEATHSET
• Manufacturer (Section D): AOMORI OLYMPUS CO., LTD.; 2-248-1 okkonoki; kuroishi-shi, aomori 036-0 357; JA 036-0357
• Manufacturer Contact: masaharu hirose ; 2-248-1 okkonoki; kuroishi-shi, aomori 036-0-357 ; JA 036-0357 ; 426422891
• MDR Report Key: 15294774
• MDR Text Key: 305353714
• Report Number: 9614641-2022-00209
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FBK
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04953170260094
• UDI-Public: 04953170260094
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: LE
• PMA/PMN Number: K902736
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,Health Professional
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 10/04/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/25/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: NM-401L-0525
• Device Lot Number: 14V
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 09/12/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1