MAUDE Adverse Event Report: GYRUS ACMI, INC SHOCKPULSE LITHOTRIPSY TRANSDUCER.; LITHOTRIPTOR, ULTRASONIC

Model Number SPL-T

Device Problem Break (1069)

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

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The asset device was returned to olympus.Upon inspection testing of the returned device, the suction port was broken off and was identified as non-repairable.There were no other defects noted.The device was returned unrepaired at in-house customer's request.The review of the device history record (dhr) did not find any abnormalities or anomalies identified during production.The device met all specifications upon release.The investigation determined the most likely cause of the failure as being handling of the device during reprocessing or during transit.The instructions for use (ifu) warns users on the proper handling of this device: ¿this product is a precision device; handle it with care.Avoid rough or violent handling, which may cause equipment damage." olympus will continue to monitor the field performance of this device.

Event Description

The olympus asset device, shockpulse lithotripsy transducer, was sent to the olympus service center.Upon inspection and testing of the returned device, it was discovered the suction port had broken off.There was not patient involvement.The medical device report (mdr) is being submitted to capture the reportable malfunction of the suction port broken off found during evaluation.

• Brand Name: SHOCKPULSE LITHOTRIPSY TRANSDUCER.
• Type of Device: LITHOTRIPTOR, ULTRASONIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): GYRUS ACMI, INC; 136 turnpike road; southborough PA 01772
• Manufacturer Contact: brian motter ; 9600 louisiana avenue north; brooklyn park, MN 55445 ; 4848965250
• MDR Report Key: 14522785
• MDR Text Key: 293192042
• Report Number: 3011050570-2022-00068
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FEO
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00855279005023
• UDI-Public: 00855279005023
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K142428
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 05/27/2022

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: SPL-T
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 04/28/2022
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 04/28/2022
• Initial Date FDA Received: 05/27/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/27/2018
• 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