MAUDE Adverse Event Report: AIZU OLYMPUS CO., LTD. BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE

Model Number BF-1T150

Device Problem Peeled/Delaminated (1454)

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

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was observed during the device inspection, that the bronchovideoscope exhibited that the connecting tube had coating peeling (1mmsq or more).There were no reports of patient involvement.

Manufacturer Narrative

A review of device history record and historical complaints analysis was conducted and no deviations that could have caused or contributed to the reported issue was identified.Based on the results of the investigation, physical or chemical stress was applied to the insertion section during user handling and caused the coating to peel.The suggested event is detectable and preventable by handling the scope in accordance with the following sections of the instructions for use: 3.2 inspection of the endoscope.5.Inspect the external surface of the entire insertion tube including the bending section and the distal end for dents, bulges, swelling, peeling, scratching, holes, sagging, transformation, bends, adhesion of foreign body, dropout of parts, any protruding objects or other irregularities.Olympus will continue to monitor the field performance of this device.Should additional relevant information become available, a supplemental report will be submitted.

• Brand Name: BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE
• Type of Device: BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE
• 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: 19042659
• MDR Text Key: 339678936
• Report Number: 9610595-2024-07054
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: EOQ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04953170288968
• UDI-Public: 04953170288968
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: IN
• PMA/PMN Number: K023984
• 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: 04/04/2024

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: BF-1T150
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 03/20/2024
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 03/22/2024
• Initial Date FDA Received: 04/04/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/22/2017
• 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