MAUDE Adverse Event Report: OLYMPUS WINTER & IBE GMBH INNER SHEATH, FOR 26 FR. OUTER SHEATH; RESECTOSCOPE SHEATH

Model Number A22040A

Device Problems Thermal Decomposition of Device (1071); Melted (1385)

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

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was observed that during the device evaluation, the resectoscope sheath exhibited melting inside the tip beak.There were no reports of patient involvement.

Manufacturer Narrative

The device was returned to olympus for evaluation.In addition to the malfunction reported in section b5 the following findings were discovered; the guide screw was removed, the seal rubber had (yellow/gray) discoloration, the cap was removed, and there were cracks and rust at the base of the insertion pipe.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.

Manufacturer Narrative

This supplemental report is being submitted to provide the results of 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.It has been over 10 years since the subject device was manufactured.Based on the results of the investigation, the damage to the ceramic beak of the sheath was caused by thermal induced impact, wear and tear, improper handling, mechanical overload like fall, shock or similar stress.The event can be inspected by following the instructions for use which state: ¿4 before use warning infection control risk properly reprocess the product before first and each subsequent use following the instructions in this manual and in the system guide endoscopy.Improper and/or incomplete reprocessing can cause infection of the patient and/or medical personnel.4.1 inspection and testing inspecting the product visually inspect the product.Make sure that it has: no corrosion, no dents, no scratches.Ceramic insulation at distal end visually inspect the ceramic insulation at the sheath¿s distal end before each use.Do not use the instrument in case of damage (e.G.Cracks, fractures).Warning risk of injury impact, fall, shock or similar stress can damage the ceramic insulation at the sheath¿s distal end.Damaged instruments can cause injuries to the patient and/or user.Do not use the instrument if damaged.Damaged product if the product is damaged or does not function properly, contact an olympus representative or an authorized service center.¿ olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.

• Brand Name: INNER SHEATH, FOR 26 FR. OUTER SHEATH
• Type of Device: RESECTOSCOPE SHEATH
• Manufacturer (Section D): OLYMPUS WINTER & IBE GMBH; kuehnstrasse 61; hamburg, hamburg 22045 ; GM 22045
• Manufacturer (Section G): OLYMPUS WINTER & IBE GMBH; kuehnstrasse 61; hamburg, hamburg
• Manufacturer Contact: todd brill ; 800 west park drive; westborough, MA 01581 ; 5082077661
• MDR Report Key: 18677112
• MDR Text Key: 335021261
• Report Number: 9610773-2024-00409
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HIH
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: K931994
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 04/30/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 02/09/2024
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: A22040A
• Device Lot Number: 143W-0158
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 01/25/2024
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/22/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/25/2014
• 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