MAUDE Adverse Event Report: AIZU OLYMPUS CO., LTD. EVIS EXERA II DUODENOVIDEOSCOPE

Model Number TJF-Q180V

Device Problem Mechanical Jam (2983)

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

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

This mdr is being submitted as part of a retrospective review and remediation effort based on enhancements made to the company¿s mdr and complaint handling processes.Capas have been opened to manage the actions that are being taken to remediate this issue and ensure any required mdr reporting is completed.A review of the device history record found no deviations that could have caused or contributed to the reported issue.The subject device was returned to an olympus service center for evaluation.During inspection and testing, service found the instrument/forceps channel was clogged [forceps could not be inserted or removed].Based on the results of the investigation, a definitive root cause could not be determined.However, the following are the potential causes: deformation of the forceps channel.Breakage of the instrument.Foreign material in the forceps channel.The event can be detected/prevented by following the instructions for use: operation manual.3.8 inspection of the endoscopic system.Inspection of the instrument channel and forceps elevator.Operation manual.Important information ¿ please read before use: precautions.Operation manual.3.6 inspection of ancillary equipment.Operation manual.4.3 using endotherapy accessories.Reprocessing manual.5.Reprocessing the endoscope (and related reprocessing accessories): reprocessing manual 7.Reprocessing endoscopes and accessories using an aer/wd.During the device evaluation, service found that due to clogging of the instrument channel, forceps and brush could not be passed through the channel, and the forceps elevator could not be adjusted to specifications.The catheter movement was too light, and the guidewire tension was not smooth, due to the clogging of the channel.There was excessive buckling in the insertion tube.There were dents and scratches on the distal end cover and control body.The rubber adhesive on the insertion tube was cracking.The light guide lens was chipped at the edge.The up/down control knob had play.The forceps elevation lever arm had corrosion.Per the legal manufacturer, these other device issues identified by service have no potential to cause or contribute to death or serious injury if the malfunctions were to recur.Olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.

Event Description

The customer reported that a stent became stuck in the instrument channel during an unspecified procedure and was sent to the reprocessing room to be removed.They tried to take it out during reprocessing, but it was stuck.There was no improper reprocessing as the stent and scope were from the same procedure.There was no patient or user injury reported.

• Brand Name: EVIS EXERA II DUODENOVIDEOSCOPE
• Type of Device: DUODENOVIDEOSCOPE
• Manufacturer (Section D): AIZU OLYMPUS CO., LTD.; 3-1-1 niiderakita; aizuwakamatsu-shi, fukushima 965-8 520; JA 965-8520
• Manufacturer (Section G): AIZU OLYMPUS CO., LTD.; 3-1-1 niiderakita; aizuwakamatsu-shi, fukushima 965-8 520; JA 965-8520
• Manufacturer Contact: todd brill ; 800 west park drive; westborough, MA 01581 ; 5082077661
• MDR Report Key: 16280237
• MDR Text Key: 309375773
• Report Number: 9610595-2023-01638
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FDT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04953170339967
• UDI-Public: 04953170339967
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K143153
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 02/01/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: TJF-Q180V
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 10/21/2021
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 10/06/2021
• Initial Date FDA Received: 02/01/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/06/2014
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1