MAUDE Adverse Event Report: AIZU OLYMPUS CO., LTD. OES BRONCHOFIBERSCOPE

Model Number BF-MP60

Device Problems Peeled/Delaminated (1454); Microbial Contamination of Device (2303)

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

Event Date 10/10/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

The customer reported that the bronchofiberscope 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

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.

Manufacturer Narrative

This report is being supplemented to provide results of the microbial testing and device evaluation.The cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization (cds) was performed by the customer.There was no patient infection.The customer did not have any concerns about the reprocessing process.The steps taken during precleaning and manual cleaning were not provided by the customer.After the device was returned to olympus, it was sent out for additional testing.The microbiological analysis report indicated the channels of the scope were cultured and the results obtained comply with the target level for an endoscope subjected to high level disinfection and rinsed with sterile water.During device evaluation at olympus, it was found the coating of the insertion tube was peeled off, the universal cord was wrinkled, and the mouthpiece was scratched.This event is under investigation.A supplemental report will be submitted upon receiving additional information.

Manufacturer Narrative

Updated fields: h4, h6, h10.Corrected fields: b3 (information was inadvertently missed), b6, h6 (component code/problem code were inadvertently missed).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, 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 the instructions for use (ifu) before repair, the results conformed to the regulation's recommendation.Additionally, it is likely the coating on the insertion section had peeled off due to physical stress (such as scraping the insertion section), chemical stress (from improper reprocessing), and/or a poor storage environment (such as direct sunlight, high temperatures, high humidity, exposed to x-rays and/or ultraviolet rays, etc.).The following is included in the device ifu: "an insufficiently reprocessed endoscope and/or accessory may pose an infection control risk to the patients and/or operators who touch them."   olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.

• Brand Name: OES BRONCHOFIBERSCOPE
• Type of Device: BRONCHOFIBERSCOPE
• Manufacturer (Section D): AIZU OLYMPUS CO., LTD.; 3-1-1 niiderakita; aizuwakamatsu-shi, fukushima 965-8 520; JA 965-8520
• Manufacturer (Section G): AIZU OLYMPUS CO., LTD.; 3-1-1 niiderakita; aizuwakamatsu-shi, fukushima
• Manufacturer Contact: todd brill ; 800 west park drive; westborough, MA 01581 ; 5082077661
• MDR Report Key: 18180836
• MDR Text Key: 328618249
• Report Number: 9610595-2023-17782
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: EOQ
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: FR
• PMA/PMN Number: K023984
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,Health Professional,User Facility
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 12/13/2023

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: BF-MP60
• 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: 11/05/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 11/21/2023
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 11/29/2023; 12/06/2023
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 12/01/2023; 12/13/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/10/2012
• 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