MAUDE Adverse Event Report: AIZU OLYMPUS CO., LTD. EVIS EXERA III COLONOVIDEOSCOPE

Model Number CF-H190L

Device Problem Microbial Contamination of Device (2303)

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

Event Date 02/29/2024

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that, during reprocessing, the colonovideoscope tested positive for 50 colony forming units (cfus) of aero bacteria revivable at 30°c and 5 days.It was then retested and found >80 cfus of aero bacteria revivable at 30°c and 5 days.All channels were sampled.The user did not report any contamination or any other serious deterioration in state of health of any person, to which the scope could have been a contributory cause.

Manufacturer Narrative

The device evaluation is ongoing.Prior to the device evaluation, the device was sent out for additional microbiological testing.The microbiological analysis results are pending.Once the investigation has been completed, a supplemental report will be submitted with device evaluation results.

• Brand Name: EVIS EXERA III COLONOVIDEOSCOPE
• Type of Device: COLONOVIDEOSCOPE
• Manufacturer (Section D): AIZU OLYMPUS CO., LTD.; 3-1-1 niiderakita; aizuwakamatsu-shi, fukushima 965-8 520; JA 965-8520
• Manufacturer (Section G): AIZU OLYMPUS CO., LTD.; 3-1-1 niiderakita; aizuwakamatsu-shi, fukushima 965-8 520; JA 965-8520
• Manufacturer Contact: todd brill ; 800 west park drive; westborough, MA 01581 ; 5082077661
• MDR Report Key: 18992334
• MDR Text Key: 339123269
• Report Number: 9610595-2024-06539
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FDF
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04953170305153
• UDI-Public: 04953170305153
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: FR
• PMA/PMN Number: K131780
• 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
• Report Date: 03/28/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/28/2024
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: CF-H190L
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/12/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• 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