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Model Number URF-V3 |
Device Problem
Microbial Contamination of Device (2303)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 12/12/2022 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The suspect device has been returned to olympus for evaluation and the investigation is ongoing.The physical device evaluation has not been completed.Prior to the device evaluation, the device was sent out for additional microbiological testing.The customer provided the cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization process stating that no pre-cleaning is done and no automated endoscopic reprocessor is used.The manual detergent is anios'clean excel d and the manual disinfectant is anioxyde 1000.The instrument/suction channel and instrument channel port were brushed using asept inmed manual brushes.The storage practice is using a simple drying cabinet, and olympus is the maintenance company.The cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization (cds) was performed by the customer.There was no patient infection.The hygiene microbiological investigation report indicated the channels of the scope were cultured and found less than 1 cfu of microbes.The results obtained comply with the target level for an endoscope subjected to high level disinfection and rinsed with sterile water.The device evaluation found no malfunctions.Once the investigation has been completed, a supplemental report will be submitted with device evaluation results.
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Event Description
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The customer reported to olympus, during reprocessing, the uretero-reno videoscope tested positive for 2 colony forming units (cfus) of aerobic mesophilic flora.All channels were sampled.The user did not report any contamination or any other serious deterioration in state of health of any person, to which the scope could have been a contributory cause.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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This report is being supplemented to provide additional information based on clarification to results of third party testing (please see b6) and 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, a root cause could not be determined.Growth of microorganisms were found through culture testing by the user after reprocessing.However, when olympus culture tested after reprocessing in accordance with instructions for use (ifu) before repair, the results conformed to the regulation's recommendation.The following is included in the device ifu: "an insufficiently reprocessed endoscope and/or accessory may pose an infection control risk to the patients and/or operators who touch them." olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.
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