MAUDE Adverse Event Report: OLYMPUS MEDICAL SYSTEMS CORP. URETERO-RENO VIDEOSCOPE

Model Number URF-V3R

Device Problems Break (1069); Device Damaged Prior to Use (2284)

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

Event Date 07/30/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The device was returned for investigation.Upon evaluation of the device, failed leak test at distal tip was noted.In addition, the bending skeleton broke near the insertion tube.As a result, it produced sharp edge that ruptured the bending section cover.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.

Event Description

The customer reported the uretero-reno videoscope bending section cover is damaged.In addition, a failed leak test at the distal tip was noted.The event occurred during reprocessing, prior to a therapeutic procedure.There was no patient involvement, no harm or user injury reported due to the event.

Manufacturer Narrative

This report is being supplemented to provide additional information based on the legal manufacturer's final investigation.A review of the device history record found no deviations that could have caused or contributed to the reported issue.Based on the results of the investigation, it is likely that the user applied excessive stress to the bending section, which damaged the bending tube and caused the metal sticking out of the pinholes.The specific root cause of the user applying excessive stress on device could not be determined at this time.User can properly detect the event by handling device according to the instruction for use: ¿precautions : perform a leakage test on the endoscope after each precleaning procedure.Do not use the endoscope if a leak is detected.Use of an endoscope with a leak may cause a sudden loss of the endoscopic image, damage to the bending mechanism, or other malfunctions.Use of a leaking endoscope may also pose an infection control risk.Inspection of the endoscope : inspect the external surface of the entire insertion section, including the bending section and the distal end for dents, bulges, swelling, scratches, peeling of coating, holes, sagging, transformation, bends, adhesion of foreign bodies, missing parts, protruding objects, or other irregularities.¿ user may prevent occurrence of the event by handling device according to the instruction for use: ¿do not operate the angulation control lever with excessive force in a narrow space to the opposite direction from the bending direction while the distal end of the endoscope is not moved.The bending section may be damaged.Check the tip position of the endoscope and the shape of the bending section using fluoroscopy, etc.Do not insert the insertion tube with excessive force and twist.Do not insert the insertion tube with excessive force into the ureter or calix.The bending section may be damaged.¿ olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.

• Brand Name: URETERO-RENO VIDEOSCOPE
• Type of Device: URETERO-RENO VIDEOSCOPE
• Manufacturer (Section D): OLYMPUS MEDICAL SYSTEMS CORP.; 2951 ishikawa-cho; hachioji-shi, tokyo-to 192-8 507; JA 192-8507
• Manufacturer Contact: kazutaka matsumoto ; 2951 ishikawa-cho; hachioji-shi, tokyo-to 192-8-507 ; JA 192-8507 ; 426425177
• MDR Report Key: 12366725
• MDR Text Key: 268310251
• Report Number: 8010047-2021-10738
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FGB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04953170403392
• UDI-Public: 04953170403392
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K181451
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 11/18/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: URF-V3R
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 08/02/2021
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 07/30/2021
• Initial Date FDA Received: 08/25/2021
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 11/08/2021
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 11/19/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/04/2020
• 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