MAUDE Adverse Event Report: OLYMPUS WINTER & IBE GMBH INNER SHEATH, FOR 26 FR. OUTER SHEATH; RIGID ENDOSCOPE SHEATH

Model Number A22040A

Device Problem Scratched Material (3020)

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

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was observed that during the device inspection, the rigid endoscope sheath exhibited a scratch on the inside of the tip beak.There were no reports of patient involvement.

Manufacturer Narrative

The device evaluation is ongoing.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 thermal induced impact, wear and tear, improper handling, mechanical overload like fall, shock or similar stress.However, the definitive root cause was unable to be determined.The event can be prevented by following the instructions for use (ifu) which state: "before use warning infection control risk properly reprocess the product before first and each subsequent use following the instructions in this manual and in the system guide endoscopy.Improper and/or incomplete reprocessing can cause infection of the patient and/or medical personnel.4.1 inspection and testing inspecting the product visually inspect the product.Make sure that it has: -- no corrosion -- no dents -- no scratches ceramic insulation at distal end visually inspect the ceramic insulation at the sheath¿s distal end before each use.Do not use the instrument in case of damage (e.G.Cracks, fractures).Warning risk of injury impact, fall, shock or similar stress can damage the ceramic insulation at the sheath¿s distal end.Damaged instruments can cause injuries to the patient and/or user.Do not use the instrument if damaged.Damaged product if the product is damaged or does not function properly, contact an olympus representative or an authorized service center." olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.

• Brand Name: INNER SHEATH, FOR 26 FR. OUTER SHEATH
• Type of Device: RIGID ENDOSCOPE SHEATH
• Manufacturer (Section D): OLYMPUS WINTER & IBE GMBH; kuehnstrasse 61; hamburg, hamburg 22045 ; GM 22045
• Manufacturer (Section G): OLYMPUS WINTER & IBE GMBH; kuehnstrasse 61; hamburg, hamburg 22045 ; GM 22045
• Manufacturer Contact: todd brill ; 800 west park drive; westborough, MA 01581 ; 5082077661
• MDR Report Key: 18944036
• MDR Text Key: 339092982
• Report Number: 9610773-2024-00804
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HIH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04042761029339
• UDI-Public: 04042761029339
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: K931995
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• 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: Other
• Device Model Number: A22040A
• Device Lot Number: 056W-0054
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 03/06/2024
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 03/08/2024
• Initial Date FDA Received: 03/20/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/16/2005
• 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