MAUDE Adverse Event Report: AIZU OLYMPUS CO., LTD. ENDOEYE FLEX DEFLECTABLE VIDEOSCOPE

Model Number LTF-S190-10

Device Problem Poor Quality Image (1408)

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

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported the deflectable videoscope had image clouding.The issue occurred during preparation for use.There were no reports of patient harm.

Manufacturer Narrative

E1: (b)(6) hospital.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, the image clouding was presumed to be from moisture/foreign material invasion in the subject device; however, a definitive root cause could not be identified.The customer may be able to reduce and prevent occurrence of the event by handling device in accordance with the following ifu: operation manual: 3.8 inspection of the endoscopic system: inspection of the endoscopic image.If additional information becomes available at a later date, this report will be supplemented.Olympus will continue to monitor the field performance of this device.

• Brand Name: ENDOEYE FLEX DEFLECTABLE VIDEOSCOPE
• Type of Device: FLEX DEFLECTABLE 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: 18940358
• MDR Text Key: 338448465
• Report Number: 9610595-2024-05907
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GCJ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04953170434662
• UDI-Public: 04953170434662
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: KS
• PMA/PMN Number: K111425
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,User Facility
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 03/20/2024

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: LTF-S190-10
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 10/21/2021
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 10/21/2021
• Initial Date FDA Received: 03/20/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/24/2019
• 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