MAUDE Adverse Event Report: OLYMPUS WINTER & IBE GMBH INNER SHEATH, FOR 26 FR. OUTER SHEATH; RESECTOSCOPE

Model Number A22040A

Device Problem Contamination (1120)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 08/03/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The device was returned to olympus for evaluation and the customer's allegation was confirmed.The evaluation found a thin material adhered to the tip.The investigation is ongoing.A supplemental report will be submitted upon completion of the investigation.

Event Description

The customer reported to olympus, foreign matter adhered to the repaired inner sheath.The issue was found during the delivery of the repaired product.The device was not used.There were no reports of patient harm.

Manufacturer Narrative

This report is being supplemented to provide additional information based on the legal manufacturer's investigation.A review of the device history record found no deviations that could have caused or contributed to the reported issue.It has been over 8 years since the subject device was manufactured.Based on the results of the legal manufacturer's investigation, a definitive root cause of the reported event could not be identified.However, it¿s likely the cause is related to a previous third-party repair in which a different type of adhesive was used.Olympus does not recommend having repairs carried out by non-authorized service centers, as the inner shaft can no longer be of standard quality and, in the worst case, may endanger patients and staff.The suggested event is inspectable and preventable by handling the device in accordance with the following sections of the instructions for use: 4 before use warning infection control risk properly reprocess the product before first and each subsequent use following the instructions in this manual and in the system guide endoscopy.Improper and/or incomplete reprocessing can cause infection of the patient and/or medical personnel.4.1 inspection and testing inspecting the product visually inspect the product.Make sure that it has: -- no corrosion -- no dents -- no scratches ceramic insulation at distal end visually inspect the ceramic insulation at the sheath¿s distal end before each use.Do not use the instrument in case of damage (e.G.Cracks, fractures).Warning risk of injury impact, fall, shock or similar stress can damage the ceramic insulation at the sheath¿s distal end.Damaged instruments can cause injuries to the patient and/or user.Do not use the instrument if damaged.Damaged product if the product is damaged or does not function properly, contact an olympus representative or an authorized service center.Olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.

• Brand Name: INNER SHEATH, FOR 26 FR. OUTER SHEATH
• Type of Device: RESECTOSCOPE
• Manufacturer (Section D): OLYMPUS WINTER & IBE GMBH; kuehnstrasse 61; hamburg, deutschland 22045 ; GM 22045
• Manufacturer (Section G): OLYMPUS WINTER & IBE GMBH; kuehnstrasse 61; hamburg, deutschland
• Manufacturer Contact: todd brill ; 800 west park drive; westborough, MA 01581 ; 5082077661
• MDR Report Key: 17675074
• MDR Text Key: 322626596
• Report Number: 9610773-2023-02439
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HIH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04042761029339
• UDI-Public: 04042761029339
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: K931995
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,User Facility,Distributor
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 03/01/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: A22040A
• Device Lot Number: 05YW-0035
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 08/07/2023
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 08/07/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 09/03/2023
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 02/29/2024
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 03/01/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/01/2005
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1