MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SHIRAKAWA OLYMPUS CO., LTD. EVIS EXERA III XENON LIGHT SOURCE

Model Number CLV-190

Device Problem Break (1069)

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

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

The evis exera iii xenon light source was returned as part of the asset return process.During routine inspection of the device by olympus, the output connector was broken (cracked), and cannot be connected securely.There was no procedural or patient involvement associated with this event.This mdr is being submitted to capture the reportable malfunction found during the device evaluation.

Manufacturer Narrative

The device was returned as part of the asset return process, it was found that the output connector was broken (cracked), and cannot be connected securely, the top cover has poor appearance (worn out), the water container holder has poor appearance (worn out).It is most likely that wear and tear damage with customer mishandling and with increasing use/time.The investigation is ongoing, and a supplemental report will be submitted upon completion of the investigation or if any additional information is provided.

Manufacturer Narrative

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.It has been over 11 years since the subject device was manufactured.   based on the results of the investigation, a definitive root cause could not be determined.However, it is presumed that the phenomenom occurred due to breakage of the output connector.Olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device. .

• Brand Name: EVIS EXERA III XENON LIGHT SOURCE
• Type of Device: XENON LIGHT SOURCE
• Manufacturer (Section D): SHIRAKAWA OLYMPUS CO., LTD.; 3-1 okamiyama; odakura, nishigo-mura,; nishishirakawa-gun, fukushima 961-8 061; JA 961-8061
• Manufacturer (Section G): SHIRAKAWA OLYMPUS CO., LTD.; 3-1 okamiyama; odakura, nishigo-mura,; nishishirakawa-gun, fukushima
• Manufacturer Contact: todd brill ; 800 west park drive; westborough, MA 01581 ; 5082077661
• MDR Report Key: 17707275
• MDR Text Key: 323080576
• Report Number: 3002808148-2023-09565
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NWB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04953170298868
• UDI-Public: 04953170298868
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: GM
• PMA/PMN Number: K131780
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 11/10/2023

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: CLV-190
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 08/28/2023
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 08/14/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 09/07/2023
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 11/07/2023
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 11/10/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/08/2012
• 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