MAUDE Adverse Event Report: AOMORI OLYMPUS CO., LTD. SINGLE USE INJECTOR; INJECTOR AND SHEATHSET

Model Number NM-400U-0423

Device Problem Failure to Discharge (1169)

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

Event Date 01/11/2024

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported, the injector was clogged and the nurse could not inject the liquid into the patient.The customer tried several times, and decide to complete the procedure with a different injector.The issue occurred during a therapeutic colonoscopy.There were no reports of patient harm nor was there a procedural delay.

Manufacturer Narrative

The device was not returned to olympus for evaluation.The investigation is ongoing.A supplemental report will be submitted if any additional information is provided by the user facility.

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 cause of the bent needle was not established as the device was not returned for evaluation.However, the following factors may have contributed to the reported event: ¿ the needle extended/retracted while the tube was coiled in inspection of operation.¿ the slider was abruptly pushed.¿ a kink in the tube.¿ angle of the distal end of the endoscope.The occurrence of the reported problem can be prevented by adhering to the instructions for use (ifu) which state the following: ¿¿before use, prepare and inspect the instrument as instructed below.Should the any irregularity be observed, do not use the instrument; use a spare instead.Damage or irregularity may compromise patient or user safety, posing an infection-control risk, causing tissue irritation, perforation, bleeding or mucous membrane damage, and may result in more severe equipment damage.·straighten out the instrument before inspecting it.The instrument can be damaged if it is coiled while the handle is operated.¿do not coil the insertion portion with a diameter of less than 15 cm.This could damage the insertion portion.¿before use, confirm that the needle and the insertion portion are not damaged.If any abnormalities such as significant deformations or excessive bends are found, do not use the instrument.Otherwise, it may cause perforation, bleeding, mucous membrane damage.¿confirm that the needle extends in the endoscopic image are normal.If any abnormalities are found, do not use the instrument.Otherwise, it may cause perforation, bleeding or mucous membrane damage.¿when inserting the instrument into the endoscope, retract the needle into the tube, hold the instrument close to the biopsy valve, and keep it as straight as possible relative to the biopsy valve.Otherwise, the instrument could be damaged.¿stop using the instrument if the insertion portion bends excessively during use.This could result in malfunction, such as failing to extend the needle or inject a fluid.¿do not push the slider abruptly, otherwise the needle will be rapidly extended from the distal end of the tube.This could result in patient injury, such as perforation, bleeding or mucous membrane damage.It could also damage the instrument.¿ olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.

• Brand Name: SINGLE USE INJECTOR
• Type of Device: INJECTOR AND SHEATHSET
• 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: 18580972
• MDR Text Key: 334201731
• Report Number: 9614641-2024-00177
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FBK
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04953170259876
• UDI-Public: 04953170259876
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CI
• PMA/PMN Number: K902736
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,Health Professional,User Facility
• Reporter Occupation: Nurse
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 02/08/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 01/25/2024
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: NM-400U-0423
• Device Lot Number: 35K
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/29/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1