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

Model Number BF-P290

Device Problems Peeled/Delaminated (1454); Communication or Transmission Problem (2896)

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

Event Date 03/21/2024

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The investigation is ongoing.A supplemental report will be submitted upon completion of the investigation.

Event Description

It was observed that during the device evaluation, the bronchovideoscope exhibited coating of the insertion tube that was peeled off and a scope communication error e315.There were no reports of delays, and the patient was not under anesthesia.There were no reports of patient or user harm associated with this event.

Manufacturer Narrative

This supplemental report is being submitted to provide the results of the legal manufacturer's final investigation.A review of the 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, a definitive root cause could not be determined.However, it is likely that the phenomenon error message e315 was caused by an abnormality of the circuit board in the scope connector that was corroded by water invasion of the connector.Also, the phenomenon that insertion section coating peeled off may have occurred due to stress.The event can be prevented by following the instructions for use which state: "3.3 inspection of the endoscope 4 inspect the external surface of the entire insertion section, including the bending section and the distal end for any irregularities such as dents, bulges, swelling, scratches, peeling of coating, holes, sagging, transformation, bends, adhesion of foreign bodies, missing parts, and protruding objects.Important information ¿ please read before use ¦precautions: caution turn the video system center on only when the endoscope connector is connected to the light source.In particular, confirm that the video system center is off before connecting or disconnecting the endoscope connector.Failure to do so can result in equipment damage, including destruction of the image sensor.¦precautions for disappeared or frozen endoscopic image: warning follow the precautions given below.Otherwise, the endoscopic image may disappear unexpectedly, or the frozen image may not be restored during the examination.3.8 inspection of the endoscopic system ¦inspection of the endoscopic image confirm that the wli and nbi endoscopic images (except bf-mp290f) are normal.5.1 troubleshooting if any irregularity is observed during the inspection described in chapter 3, ¿preparation and inspection¿, do not use the endoscope and solve the problem as described in section 5.2, ¿troubleshooting guide¿.If the problem still cannot be resolved, send the endoscope to olympus for repair as described in section 5.4, ¿returning the endoscope for repair¿.Also, should any irregularity be observed while using the endoscope, stop using it immediately and withdraw the endoscope from the patient as described section 5.3, ¿withdrawal of the endoscope with an irregularity¿.Olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.

• Brand Name: EVIS LUCERA ELITE 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
• Manufacturer Contact: todd brill ; 800 west park drive; westborough, MA 01581 ; 5082077661
• MDR Report Key: 19076664
• MDR Text Key: 339986499
• Report Number: 9610595-2024-07460
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: EOQ
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CH
• 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: 04/26/2024

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-P290
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 03/21/2024
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 03/25/2024
• Initial Date FDA Received: 04/09/2024
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 04/22/2024
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 04/26/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/06/2021
• 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