Model Number CLV-180 |
Device Problems
Failure to Power Up (1476); Air/Gas in Device (4062)
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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 device was evaluated by olympus.The evaluation confirmed the reported event was due to an air pump flow rate which was out of specification.The device was unable to power up due to a faulty power supply and the evaluation uncovered that the high intensity mode was not working due to a worn-out scope socket slider switch.In addition, there was corrosion on the top cover and inside panel chassis and the non-olympus lamp meter was out of range at over 500+hours.The faulty parts were replaced and inspected to meet olympus functional standard.The investigation is ongoing; therefore, the root cause of the reported event cannot be determined at this time.However, if additional information becomes available this report will be supplemented accordingly.
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Event Description
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A user facility returned the olympus, evis exera ii xenon light source to olympus due to a report of insufficient and intermittent airflow from the device.Upon inspection and testing of the returned device, it was observed that the device has a power unit failure.There was no harm or user injury reported due to the event.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The supplemental report is submitted to provide the result of the legal manufacturer¿s investigation.The device history record for the subject device was reviewed and it was verified that the device was manufactured in accordance with documented specifications.The legal manufacturer performed an investigation.The investigation presumed that the event occurred due to the age of the device.The air feed from the pump did not meet the standards because of the aging deterioration and malfunction of the air pump caused by repeated usage over a long period of time.
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