MAUDE Adverse Event Report: OLYMPUS WINTER & IBE GMBH TELESCOPE, 10 MM, 30°, HD, QUICK LOCK, AUTOCLAVABLE; MEDIASTINOSCOPE

Model Number WA53005A

Device Problems Mechanical Problem (1384); Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)

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

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The subject device was returned to an olympus repair center for evaluation and the customer¿s reported problem of blurry image was confirmed.In addition, device evaluation found that the eyepiece was dirty in addition to the reportable malfunction of loose eyepiece.The investigation is ongoing and follow up with the user facility is currently being performed.A supplemental report will be submitted upon completion of the investigation or if any additional information is provided by the user facility.

Event Description

The customer reported to olympus, the image was blurry on the scope.The issue was found during a routine inspection by the technician.The device was returned for evaluation.During the device evaluation, the reportable malfunction of the eyepiece being loose and it came out from the telescope was found.There were no reports of patient harm.This medical device report (mdr) is being submitted to capture the reportable malfunction found during evaluation.

Manufacturer Narrative

This report is being supplemented to provide additional information based on the legal manufacturer's investigation.A review of the device history record found no deviations that could have caused or contributed to the reported issue.The device was returned to olympus and evaluated, and the reported foggy image and loose scope components fault patterns are most likely attributable to the use of excessive force by the customer.Olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.

• Brand Name: TELESCOPE, 10 MM, 30°, HD, QUICK LOCK, AUTOCLAVABLE
• Type of Device: MEDIASTINOSCOPE
• Manufacturer (Section D): OLYMPUS WINTER & IBE GMBH; kuehnstrasse 61; hamburg, hamburg 22045 ; GM 22045
• Manufacturer (Section G): OLYMPUS WINTER & IBE GMBH; kuehnstrasse 61; hamburg
• Manufacturer Contact: todd brill ; 800 west park drive; westborough, MA 01581 ; 5082077661
• MDR Report Key: 17083976
• MDR Text Key: 317647513
• Report Number: 9610773-2023-01578
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: EWY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04042761052764
• UDI-Public: 04042761052764
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: IN
• PMA/PMN Number: K912362
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,User Facility
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 08/02/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 06/07/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: WA53005A
• Device Catalogue Number: WA53005A
• Device Lot Number: 736595
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 05/10/2023
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 07/13/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/12/2016
• 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