Model Number CLK-4 |
Device Problem
Failure to Power Up (1476)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 12/06/2021 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The device was returned, and an initial evaluation was conducted by olympus; however, investigation is ongoing.During the initial evaluation, it was noted that the temperature control was damaged, the lamp holder was aging, the base was deformed and rusted, the outer shell was deformed and damaged, and the front panel was damaged.Final remarks from the evaluation team were ¿the bulb is broken, does not light up, and the rear panel is slightly deformed.¿ if additional information becomes available following the device evaluation, a supplemental report will be filed.
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Event Description
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The customer originally returned their olympus halogen light source because it was experiencing a fan malfunction during preparation for a diagnostic procedure.According to the initial reporter, the staff continued and completed the case using the subject device with a minimal delay and no patient harm.During the device evaluation, it was discovered that the lamp of the subject device had failed.This report is being submitted to capture the failing lamp.
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Event Description
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The customer originally returned their olympus halogen light source because it was experiencing a fan malfunction during preparation for a diagnostic procedure.According to the initial reporter, the staff continued and completed the case using the subject device with a minimal delay and no patient harm.During the device evaluation, it was discovered that the lamp of the subject device had failed.This report is being submitted to capture the failing lamp.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The device was returned, and an initial evaluation was conducted by olympus; however, investigation is ongoing.During the initial evaluation, it was noted that the temperature control was damaged, the lamp holder was aging, the base was deformed and rusted, the outer shell was deformed and damaged, and the front panel was damaged.Final remarks from the evaluation team were ¿the bulb is broken, does not light up, and the rear panel is slightly deformed.¿ if additional information becomes available following the device evaluation, a supplemental report will be filed.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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This report is being supplemented to provide additional information based on the legal manufacturer's investigation.A review of the device history record found no deviations that could have caused or contributed to the reported issue.It has been over 11 years since the subject device was manufactured.Based on the results of the legal manufacturer's investigation, the root cause of the lamp not illuminating could not be identified.However, it is likely the cause is related to a faulty lamp.Olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.
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