MAUDE Adverse Event Report: AIZU OLYMPUS CO., LTD. BIOPSY VALVE

Model Number MB-358

Device Problem Defective Component (2292)

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

Event Date 01/19/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The investigation is ongoing.A supplemental report will be submitted upon completion of the investigation.

Event Description

An olympus employee reported on behalf of the customer, when unpacking a new biopsy valve and inserted forceps the slit did not return when forceps was removed.The event occurred during a diagnostic biopsy.The intended procedure was completed using a replacement device (155pb-0506) without any delays.A device pre-use check was performed, and no abnormalities were found.There was no report of patient harm associated with this event.

Manufacturer Narrative

This report is being supplemented to provide additional information based on the legal manufacturer's final investigation.The device was returned to olympus for inspection, and the customer's reportable malfunction was confirmed.The device history record was unable to be reviewed for this device since the serial number was not provided.However, olympus only releases products to market that meet all manufacturing specifications and final product release criteria.Based on the results of the investigation, it is likely that the event occurred due to the slit being everted.The root cause was unable to be determined.The event can be prevented by following the instructions for use which state: "¿ do not let the endo therapy accessory hang down from the biopsy valve, which can create a space between the accessory and the valve¿s slit or hole.This can damage the valve, which can reduce the efficacy of the endoscope¿s suction system and may leak or spray patient debris or fluids, posing an infection control risk.¿ when inserting an endo therapy accessory, hold it close to the biopsy valve and insert it slowly and straight into the biopsy valve.Otherwise, the endo therapy accessory and/or biopsy valve could be damaged.This can reduce the efficacy of the endoscope¿s suction system and may leak or spray patient debris or fluids, posing an infection control risk.¿ when using a syringe to inject liquid through the biopsy valve, detach the valve¿s cap from the main body.Then insert the syringe into the valve.Otherwise, the biopsy valve could be damaged, and the syringe could be detached from the valve.Also, patient fluids and/or debris may leak or spray from the biopsy valve, and it may cause an infection control risk.The operation manual operation states in chapter 3 preparation and inspection, 3.4inspection of accessories, inspection of the biopsy valve (mb-358) the biopsy valve is a consumable that should be inspected as described below before each use.Replace it with a new one if any irregularity is observed during the inspection.An irregular, abnormal, or damaged valve can reduce the efficacy of the endoscope¿s suction system, and may leak or spray patient debris or fluids, posing an infection control risk." olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.

• Brand Name: BIOPSY VALVE
• Type of Device: BIOPSY VALVE
• 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
• Manufacturer Contact: todd brill ; 800 west park drive; westborough, MA 01581 ; 5082077661
• MDR Report Key: 16401312
• MDR Text Key: 310235930
• Report Number: 9610595-2023-02796
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FDS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04953170063947
• UDI-Public: 04953170063947
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: K051645
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 06/10/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 02/17/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: MB-358
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 02/06/2023
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 05/26/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1