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Model Number CYF-V2 |
Device Problem
Microbial Contamination of Device (2303)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 01/05/2024 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The suspect device has been returned to olympus for evaluation and the investigation is ongoing.The physical device evaluation has not been completed.Prior to the device evaluation, the device was sent out for additional microbiological testing.The microbiological analysis results are pending.The customer provided the cleaning sterilization and disinfection (cds) processes performed at the user facility.The customer did confirm that there were no deviations or deficiencies concerning reprocessing of the scope.Additionally, the customer confirmed that there were no suspected patient infections due to the facility findings.The customer did not provide the specific steps taken during the cleaning sterilization and disinfection (cds) process.Once the investigation has been completed, a supplemental report will be submitted with device evaluation results.
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Event Description
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It was reported that, during reprocessing, the cysto nephro videoscope tested positive for >80 colony forming units (cfus) of citrobacter freundii.All channels were sampled.The user did not report any contamination or any other serious deterioration in state of health of any person, to which the scope could have been a contributory cause.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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This report is being supplemented to provide additional information based on 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) 2024 sampling from: all channels cfu: <1cfu bacterial identification: no germs detected review of the cleaning disinfection and sterilization practices (cds) provided by the customer found no deviations from the device ifu.The device was evaluated and no abnormalities were found that could have led to the positive culture.A review of the device history record found no deviations that could have 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 issue may be detected/prevented by following the instructions for use sections below: cyf-v2 instruction manual 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.
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