MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SHIRAKAWA OLYMPUS CO., LTD. OES HYSTEROFIBERSCOPE

Model Number HYF-XP

Device Problem Microbial Contamination of Device (2303)

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

Event Date 08/08/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Attempts to retrieve additional information from the customer are in progress.This event is under investigation.A supplemental report will be submitted upon receiving additional information.

Event Description

The customer reported that the oes hysterofiberscope tested positive for an unexpected contamination.The issues were found during regular examination in the hospital.The user did not report any contamination or any other serious deterioration in state of health of any person, to which this medical device could have been a contributory cause.

Manufacturer Narrative

This report is being supplemented to provide additional information based on results of third-party testing, the customer provided cleaning disinfection and sanitization (cds) practices, the device evaluation, and the legal manufacturer's final investigation.Olympus provided the following result of the culture test, performed at the third-party labs: sampling date: (b)(6) 2023.Sampling from: all channels.Cfu: 1 cfu.Bacterial identification: bacillaceae.Sampling date: (b)(6) 2023.Sampling from: all channels.Cfu: 1 cfu.Bacterial identification: micrococcaceae.Additional details were received regarding the cleaning disinfection and sterilization practices (cds) of the user where there were was no suspected patient infection and there were no apparent deviations, deficiencies, or concerns with reprocessing.The device was evaluated where no abnormalities were found that could have led to the positive culture.A few defects were noted where there were scratches on the biopsy channel, the mouthpiece, and the channel mount.The image guide bundle has an abnormal image like a spiderweb.However, these defects alone are not considered severe enough to cause a potential adverse event.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, a root cause could not be determined.Growth of microorganisms were found through culture testing by the user after reprocessing.However, when olympus culture tested after reprocessing in accordance with instructions for use (ifu) before repair, the results conformed to the regulation's recommendation.The reprocessing method is described in the following chapters of the instructions for use: chapter 6 compatible reprocessing methods and chemical agents.Chapter 7 cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization procedures.Olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.

• Brand Name: OES HYSTEROFIBERSCOPE
• Type of Device: HYSTEROFIBERSCOPE
• 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: 17985256
• MDR Text Key: 326284870
• Report Number: 3002808148-2023-11597
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HIH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04953170411571
• UDI-Public: 04953170411571
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: FR
• PMA/PMN Number: K891451
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,Health Professional,User Facility
• Reporter Occupation: Nurse
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 01/30/2024

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: HYF-XP
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 09/28/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 10/23/2023
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 01/22/2024
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 01/30/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/08/2020
• 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