MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SHIRAKAWA OLYMPUS CO., LTD. ULTRASONIC PROBE

Model Number UM-S20-17S

Device Problem Leak/Splash (1354)

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

Event Date 10/05/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The device was not returned to olympus for evaluation.The endoscopy support specialist was on site to perform a radial probe reprocessing and infection control in-service for the staff and observed the person on the attendance sheet performing manual cleaning and preparing the probe for (ethylene oxide) sterilization.The customer was provided infection control information referenced in the user manual and reprocessing manual.The customer used a non-olympus eto sterilization company to sterilize their radial probes.It is recommended that the customer contact the manufacturer of that equipment for proper use.The investigation is ongoing.A supplemental report will be submitted upon completion of the investigation or if the user facility provides any additional information.

Event Description

The olympus representative reported that oil leaked from the ultrasonic probe during eto (ethylene oxide) sterilization.The issue occurred during reprocessing.No patient harm was associated with the event.This report is related to the following linked patient identifiers: (b)(6).

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, the root cause was unable to be determined.Olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.

• Brand Name: ULTRASONIC PROBE
• Type of Device: ULTRASONIC PROBE
• Manufacturer (Section D): SHIRAKAWA OLYMPUS CO., LTD.; 3-1 okamiyama; odakura, nishigo-mura,; nishishirakawa-gun, fukushima 961-8 061; JA 961-8061
• Manufacturer (Section G): SHIRAKAWA OLYMPUS CO., LTD.; 3-1 okamiyama; odakura, nishigo-mura,; nishishirakawa-gun, fukushima
• Manufacturer Contact: todd brill ; 800 west park drive; westborough, MA 01581 ; 5082077661
• MDR Report Key: 18053488
• MDR Text Key: 327153686
• Report Number: 3002808148-2023-12140
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: ITX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04953170368479
• UDI-Public: 04953170368479
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K982323
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 11/21/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/02/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: UM-S20-17S
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 11/16/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/01/2023
• 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