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Model Number CYF-VA2 |
Device Problem
Scratched Material (3020)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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The customer reported the visera cysto-nephro videoscope had air/water leakages.There was no reported patient harm or impact due to this event.During device evaluation at olympus, it was found the forceps channel port was shaved.The report is being submitted due to the shaved port found during evaluation.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The device was returned and evaluated by olympus.In addition to the findings in b5, evaluation found the complaint was confirmed and water tightness was lost due to a cut on the video cable.Also, evaluation found the bending section cover adhesive was chipped, the connecting tube was dented and wrinkled, the video cable was wrinkled, the bending angle in the up direction did not meet the standard value due to wear of angle wire, angulation lever did not move smoothly due to damage, the video connector case was cracked, the video connector was dirty, light guide connector was dirty, the angulation lever was discolored, and multiple parts of the scope were scratched.This event is under investigation.A supplemental report will be submitted upon receiving additional information.
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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.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, the root cause of the event was unable to be identified; however, the event likely occurred due to physical stress.The event can be detected/prevented by following the instructions for use which state: "do not damage the endoscope¿s distal end, insertion tube, bending section, video connector, and light-guide connector when you transport and reprocess the endoscope." olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.
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