Model Number CYF-V2 |
Device Problem
Device Damaged by Another Device (2915)
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Patient Problem
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The damaged device has not been returned to olympus for repair and evaluation.Based on the information provided to olympus by the user facility, the cause of the damage to the scope has been assigned to the user due to failure to follow the instructions for use reprocessing instructions.The user facility stated the cap was not attached during sterilization.A sterilizer (unknown manufacturer, model and serial number) is being used to reprocess the endoscopes.The instructions for use provides the following caution statement when performing sterilization: "caution: attach the eto cap to the venting connector before sterilization.If the eto cap is not attached to the endoscope during sterilization, the vacuum created within the sterilization chamber can rupture the covering of the bending section.".
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Event Description
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A user facility reported to olympus that their videoscope was damaged due to incorrect reprocessing.The reported damage was described as "the insulation goes past the distal tip." the issue was found on inspection during preparation for a procedure.The type of intended procedure is unknown.It is unknown if the intended procedure was completed.There was no patient injury associated with the problem reported to olympus.Per the user facility, the incorrect processing was due to a new person in the reprocessing area and the individual was not aware of the correct scope reprocessing procedures.The scope was not cultured.No patient impact associated with the incorrect reprocessing and scope damage was reported to olympus.The user facility stated that the damage was limited to 1 scope.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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This supplemental report is being submitted to provide the results of the legal manufacturer device history record (dhr) review.Upon review of the dhr for the involved device, it was confirmed that there were no abnormalities, special adoptions, or variations in the manufacturing process.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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