International medical device regulators forum (imdrf) adverse event reporting: health effect clinical code: 3165 device embedded in tissue or plaque; health effect impact code: 2199 no health consequences or impact; medical device problem code: 2907 detachment of device or device component, 4014 device fell, component code: 424 cap.On 08-nov-2021, the associated complaint was initially assessed as a reportable malfunction and not reported to the fda by the importer.On 28-mar-2023, the us_decision tree was reassessed by the manufacturer and the complaint was determined to be a reportable serious injury based on the available information and the importer was notified.Based on the investigation there is no defect with the endoscope.The affected oe-a63 cap has been thrown away by the user.Another oe-a63 from the same box/lot have been tested as secure on the endoscope.Pentax medical has not received any further information for this event and therefore, considers this medwatch report closed.
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Pentax medical was made aware of a complaint that occurred in the operating room during use in the emea region involving pentax medical video duodenoscope model ed34-i10t2, serial number (b)(4).The reported complaint that the oe-a63 distal end cap disconnected from the endoscope.During the procedure the patient became unstable.While retracting the scope the oe-a63 / dec disconnected and got stuck in the throat, it's retracted with pliers and after that thrown away because it was heavily damaged.The physician and nurse assume the dec got stuck behind the bite-ring but they don't know for sure.The affected oe-a63 cap has been thrown away by the user.The other oe-a63 from the same box/lot have been tested by coen smits (senior product & application specialist pbnl) and he is absolutely sure the caps are secure on the endoscope.The remaining 3 boxes have been taken back to the office an the hospital is receiving 3 new boxes.Nobody hurt, the patient recovered.No defect with the endoscope.This event meets the requirements for fda reportability; however submission of this report does not constitute an admission that medical personnel, user facility, importer, manufacturer or product caused or contributed to the event.
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