Since the subject device was not returned to olympus medical systems corp.(omsc), it could not be investigated.Omsc reviewed the manufacturing history (dhr) of the subject device and confirmed no irregularity.The exact cause of the reported event could not be conclusively determined.Based on the report of the repair at the service department of olympus (b)(4), omsc surmised there was the possibility that it might be attributed to the deterioration due to the very long term-use passing 8 years since manufacturing the subject device.If additional information becomes available, this report will be supplemented.
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