MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SHIRAKAWA OLYMPUS CO., LTD. EVIS EXERA II ULTRASOUND GASTROVIDEOSCOPE

Model Number GF-UCT180

Device Problems Separation Problem (4043); Failure to Clean Adequately (4048)

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

Event Date 03/07/2024

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was observed that during the device evaluation, the gastrovideoscope's nozzle unit was clogged, distal end exhibited foreign material and there was a gap between acoustic lens and ultrasound probe.There were no reports of patient involvement.

Manufacturer Narrative

The device evaluation is ongoing.Should additional relevant information become available, a supplemental report will be submitted.

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 7 years since the subject device was manufactured.Based on the results of the investigation, it was presumed that there was a possibility that foreign material could not be removed due to physical damage on the device and could not be removed even though correct reprocessing was conducted due to buckling of each channel and nozzle, and a gap at the insertion section and boot.The gap between acoustic lens and ultrasound probe occurred due to mishandling by the customer or wear/damage associated with an increase in usage time.The event can be prevented by following the instructions for use which state: chapter 6 compatible reprocessing methods and chemical agents chapter 7 cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization procedures in addition, as to handling of actual device, as result of confirming contents of the instruction manual, there are following descriptions.They may prevent from indicated phenomenon.[warnings and cautions] ¿do not strike, hit, or drop the endoscope¿s distal end, insertion tube, bending section, control section, universal cord, or endoscope connector.Also, do not bend, pull, or twist the endoscope¿s distal end, insertion tube, bending section, control section, universal cord, or endoscope connector with excessive force.The endoscope may be damaged and could cause patient injury, burns, bleeding, and/or perforations.It could also cause parts of the endoscope to fall off inside the patient.Olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.

• Brand Name: EVIS EXERA II ULTRASOUND GASTROVIDEOSCOPE
• Type of Device: ULTRASOUND GASTROVIDEOSCOPE
• 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: 18961553
• MDR Text Key: 339125371
• Report Number: 3002808148-2024-02774
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: ODG
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04953170356346
• UDI-Public: 04953170356346
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: GM
• PMA/PMN Number: K093395
• 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: 04/22/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/22/2024
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Other
• Device Model Number: GF-UCT180
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 03/17/2024
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/11/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/15/2017
• 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