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

Model Number CLV-190

Device Problem Communication or Transmission Problem (2896)

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

Event Date 12/17/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was observed that during device evaluation, the light source had an error b30 code (scope communication error) displayed due to corrosion on the connector.There were no reports of patient harm.

Manufacturer Narrative

The device was returned, and the evaluation found no malfunctions aside from the allegation reported in b5.Should additional relevant information become available, a supplemental report will be submitted.

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.Based on the results of the investigation, it is likely that the event occurred due to corrosion on the connector, which was likely caused by wear and tear damage with customer mishandling and with increasing use/time.The event can be prevented by following the instructions for use (ifu) which state: "[4.4 connection of an endoscope before connecting the endoscope connector to the light source, confirm that the endoscope connector, including the electrical contacts, is completely dry and foreign objects such as detergent remnants, hard water residue, finger grease, dust, and lint are not on the electrical contacts.If the endoscope is used with wet and/or dirty electrical contacts, the endoscope and light source may malfunction.] 7.1 care do not clean the output socket, other connectors, or the ac power inlet.Cleaning them can deform or corrode the contacts resulting in damage to the light source.7.2 storage store the equipment at room temperature in the horizontal position in a clean, dry, and stable location.]" 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: 18838334
• MDR Text Key: 337747005
• Report Number: 3002808148-2024-02055
• 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,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 03/21/2024

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: Other
• Device Model Number: CLV-190
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 12/21/2023
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 03/01/2024
• Initial Date FDA Received: 03/05/2024
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 03/19/2024
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 03/21/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/17/2015
• 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