SHIRAKAWA OLYMPUS CO., LTD. EVIS EXERA II XENON LIGHT SOURCE; ENDOSCOPIC LIGHT SOURCE UNIT, LINE-POWERED
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Model Number CLV-180 |
Device Problems
Electrical /Electronic Property Problem (1198); Mechanical Problem (1384); Misconnection (1399); Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 03/28/2023 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The device was returned to olympus for evaluation, the customers allegation of no scope will hold at all, was confirmed.This was due to the scope socket being worn and having the poor connection.Additional findings were found and are as follows: (a.) the lens base is damaged, (b.) the air and water suction, had debris found inside the air pump tubing, (c.) the charred fuse component on the alternating current inlet of the power supply, (d.) and the front of the panel is damaged, the top cover rusted, the bottom chassis is rusted, the front panel chassis is rusted, the lamp door is rusted.The investigation is ongoing and a supplemental report will be submitted upon completion of the investigation or if additional information is received from the user facility.
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Event Description
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The customer reported to olympus, that evis exera ii xenon light source, encountered connection issues.¿no scope will hold at all.¿ this event was found during the procedure.The scope had to be held in place to complete the procedure.There were no reports of patient harm associated with the event.Subsequently the device was returned and evaluated and the customers indicated loose connector or connection issue event was confirmed.This medical device report (mdr) is being submitted to capture the electrical/mechanical malfunction found during the evaluation.
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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 final investigation.Based on the results of the investigation, it was confirmed that: (1) the inlet fuse was burned.Thus, it was determined that the fuse blew out due to a malfunction of the main unit or due to temporary overcurrent.(2) a non-olympus lamp was used.Thus, it was determined that the phenomenon occurred due to misuse.(3): the lens base was broken.Thus, it was confirmed that the damage was caused by strong external impact or vibration.A review of the device history record found no deviations that could have caused or contributed to the reported issue.It has been over 12 years since the subject device was manufactured.The instruction manual identifies the following related verbiage which could have prevented the phenomenon: ¿ ·5.1 replacement of the examination (xenon) lamp (abstract) always use the examination lamp designated below.To order a new examination lamp, contact olympus.Xenon short-arc lamp md-631.Never install a lamp that has not been approved by olympus.The use of a non-approved lamp can cause damage to the light source and ancillary equipment, malfunction, or fire.¿ olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.
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