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 Date 03/24/2024

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was observed during the device inspection, that the flex deflectable videoscope exhibited showed an abnormal color tone of the image.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.It has been over ten (10) years since the subject device was manufactured.Based on the results of the investigation, a definitive root cause could not be determined.However, it is likely that irregular color tone was occurred due to the damage of image sensor unit(disconnection, etc.) or breakage of the mounting components (integrated chip, capacitor, etc.) of the electric board due to use stress, external factors, or handling.The event can be inspected by following the instructions for use which state: operation manual, chapter 3 ¿preparation and inspection¿ section 3.8 ¿inspection of the endoscopic system¿.Olympus will continue to monitor field performance for 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
• Manufacturer Contact: todd brill ; 800 west park drive; westborough, MA 01581 ; 5082077661
• MDR Report Key: 19033888
• MDR Text Key: 339331566
• Report Number: 9610595-2024-06963
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GCJ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04953170434662
• UDI-Public: 04953170434662
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: K111425
• 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,Followup
• Report Date: 04/23/2024

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-S190-10
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 03/28/2024
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 04/01/2024
• Initial Date FDA Received: 04/03/2024
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 04/16/2024
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 04/23/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/29/2013
• 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