MAUDE Adverse Event Report: HOYA CORPORATION PENTAX TOKYO OFFICE PENTAX; LINEAR ULTRASOUND VIDEOBRONCHOSCOPE 2.0C

Model Number EB-1970UK

Device Problem Obstruction of Flow (2423)

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

Event Date 01/12/2024

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The product was returned to pentax medical for repair.Our technician checked the returned unit and confirmed that the balloon feeder return tube clogged.Based on the result, we concluded that it was caused due to the inadequate/insufficient reprocessing at the facility on the balloon feeder return tube.In addition, our technician confirmed that the remote control buttons leak; however, this defect is not the main cause, and/or irrelevant to the alleged complaint.Based on the technical report ""hr-rpt-0630(air/water & jet water channels)"" and/or the risk analysis results, it was evaluated to submit mdr.

Event Description

The time of event is not during procedure.There was no report of patient harm.Air/water tube clogged.

• Brand Name: PENTAX
• Type of Device: LINEAR ULTRASOUND VIDEOBRONCHOSCOPE 2.0C
• Manufacturer (Section D): HOYA CORPORATION PENTAX TOKYO OFFICE; tsutsujigaoka 1-1-110; akishisima-shi, tokyo 196-0 012; JA 196-0012
• Manufacturer (Section G): HOYA CORPORATION PENTAX TOKYO OFFICE; tsutsujigaoka 1-1-110; akishisima-shi, tokyo 196-0 012; JA 196-0012
• Manufacturer Contact: william goeller ; 3 paragon drive; montvale, NJ 07645 ; 8004315880
• MDR Report Key: 18560522
• MDR Text Key: 333481802
• Report Number: 9610877-2024-50587
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: EOQ
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: IT
• PMA/PMN Number: K131946
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 01/23/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 01/23/2024
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: EB-1970UK
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 01/12/2024
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/12/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1