Model Number GF-UCT180 |
Device Problem
Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material (2944)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The subject device was not returned to omsc for evaluation but was returned to olympus (b)(4).Oekg checked the subject device and could not find the reported phenomenon.The exact cause of the reported event could not be conclusively determined at this time.If additional information becomes available, this report will be supplemented.
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Event Description
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Olympus medical systems corp.(omsc) was informed from the user that during cleaning, it was found that the channel of the subject device had a sharp edge what caused that a piece of plastic came off from the brush when it was pulled back.There was no report of patient injury associated with the event.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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This supplemental report is being submitted to provide additional information.The subject device was not returned to olympus medical systems corp.(omsc) for evaluation but was returned to olympus europa se & co.Kg (oekg).Omsc reviewed the manufacturing history (dhr) of the subject device and confirmed no irregularity.The exact cause of the reported phenomenon could not be conclusively determined.However, based upon the information from oekg there was the possibility that the reported phenomenon was attributed to the sharp scratch inside the channel (probably instrument channel).The sharp scratch might be attributed to the following due to the user handling; - during the procedure with needle the inside the channel was scratched accidentally.- during the cleaning with the brush the excessive force was applied and the inside the channel was scratched.- the subject device hit to something and the impact was applied to the subject device, the subject device was damaged.If additional information becomes available, this report will be supplemented.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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