MAUDE Adverse Event Report: AIZU OLYMPUS CO., LTD. VISERA LAPARO-THORACO VIDEOSCOPE

Model Number LTF-VP

Device Problem Poor Quality Image (1408)

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

Event Date 06/28/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Based on the results of the investigation, the foggy image was likely caused by humidity invasion and the broken charged coupled device; however, a definitive root cause could not be identified.A review of the device history record found no deviations that could have caused or contributed to the reported issue.This issue is addressed in the instructions for use (ifu): 3.6 inspection of the endoscopic system: inspection of the endoscopic image.Olympus will continue to monitor the field performance of this device.Should additional relevant information become available, a supplemental report will be submitted.

Event Description

It was observed that during the device inspection, the laparo-thoraco videoscope had a foggy image.There were no reports of patient involvement.

• Brand Name: VISERA LAPARO-THORACO VIDEOSCOPE
• Type of Device: LAPARO-THORACO VIDEOSCOPE
• 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 965-8 520; JA 965-8520
• Manufacturer Contact: todd brill ; 800 west park drive; westborough, MA 01581 ; 5082077661
• MDR Report Key: 18935557
• MDR Text Key: 338450508
• Report Number: 9610595-2024-05840
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GCJ
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CH
• PMA/PMN Number: K955403
• 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
• Report Date: 03/19/2024

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: LTF-VP
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 06/30/2021
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 07/02/2021
• Initial Date FDA Received: 03/19/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/03/2013
• 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
• Treatment: 180.