The subject device was received and evaluated.Device evaluation, service repair noted the reported issue of "broken working channel" was not confirmed, however, evaluation found deformed distal end.Bending section glue adhesive found separated.Control rotation knob found broken.M case connector found cracked.Plug unit found cracked.No image due to broken video cable.Water and air leakage due to perforation of curved part of the a-rubber.Damage to second bend due to physical load observed.Investigation is ongoing.This report will be supplemented accordingly following investigation.
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This report is being supplemented to provide additional information based on the legal manufacturer's final investigation and correction to g2.A review of the device history record found no deviations that could have caused or contributed to the reported issue.It has been over 6 years since the subject device was manufactured.Based on the results of the investigation, the root cause of the deformation of the instrument channel port was unable to be identified.The following is included in the instructions for use: ¿warning: do not strike, bend, hit, pull, twist, or drop the endoscope¿s distal end, insertion tube, bending section, and control section with excessive force.The endoscope may be damaged and could cause patient injury, such as burns, bleeding, and/or perforation.It could also cause parts of the endoscope to fall off inside the patient.¿.Olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.
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