MAUDE Adverse Event Report: AOMORI OLYMPUS CO., LTD. SINGLE USE 3-LUMEN EXTRACTION BALLOON V

Model Number B-V443Q-A

Device Problem Deflation Problem (1149)

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

Event Date 04/27/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The device was not returned to olympus for evaluation.The investigation is ongoing, and a supplemental report will be submitted upon completion of the investigation or if any additional information is provided by the user facility.

Event Description

It was reported to olympus that the single use 3-lumen extraction balloon v balloon will not deflate.The event was discovered during a procedure, and the procedure was completed.There was no patient harm associated with the event.

Manufacturer Narrative

This report is being supplemented to provide additional information based on the legal manufacturer's final investigation.H4: based on the 3-digit lot number provided, the manufacturing date of the device was in the month of june 2021 but a specific date could not be identified.A review of the device history record found no deviations that could have caused or contributed to the reported issue.The device was not returned for evaluation.Based on the results of the investigation, the root cause of this event (balloon would not deflate) was unable to be identified.The following is included in the instructions for use: ¿before use, prepare and inspect the instrument as instructed below.Should any irregularity be observed, do not use the instrument; use a spare instead.Damage or irregularity may compromise patient or user safety, pose an infection-control risk, cause tissue irritation, perforation, bleeding, or mucous membrane damage and may result in more severe equipment damage.Inflate the balloon only with air.Inflation with anything other than air may hinder expansion and contraction of the balloon.If it is difficult to pull the plunger of the premeasured syringe when deflating the balloon, detach the premeasured syringe from the air-feeding port.If resistance is too strong and withdrawal is difficult, adjust the angle of the endoscope until the instrument can be withdrawn smoothly.Forcible withdrawal of the instrument could damage the instrument and/or endoscope.When using an endoscope equipped with a forceps elevator, do not withdraw the instrument from the endoscope if the forceps elevator is up.This could damage the instrument.¿.Olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.

• Brand Name: SINGLE USE 3-LUMEN EXTRACTION BALLOON V
• Type of Device: SINGLE USE 3-LUMEN EXTRACTION BALLOON
• Manufacturer (Section D): AOMORI OLYMPUS CO., LTD.; 2-248-1 okkonoki; kuroishi-shi, aomori 036-0 357; JA 036-0357
• Manufacturer (Section G): AOMORI OLYMPUS CO., LTD.; 2-248-1 okkonoki; kuroishi-shi, aomori
• Manufacturer Contact: todd brill ; 800 west park drive; westborough, MA 01581 ; 5082077661
• MDR Report Key: 16971018
• MDR Text Key: 315758636
• Report Number: 9614641-2023-00714
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FGE
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04953170368769
• UDI-Public: 04953170368769
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K091495
• 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,Followup
• Report Date: 06/09/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 05/21/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: B-V443Q-A
• Device Lot Number: 16V
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 05/22/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/01/2021
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1