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

Model Number LTF-S190-10

Device Problems Poor Quality Image (1408); Failure to Clean Adequately (4048)

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

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The device evaluation is ongoing.Should additional relevant information become available, a supplemental report will be submitted.

Event Description

It was observed during the device inspection, that the flex deflectable videoscope exhibited adhesive peeling of the objective lens tip and a cloudy image.There were no reports of patient involvement.

Manufacturer Narrative

This report is being supplemented to provide additional information based on the legal manufacturer's final investigation and device evaluation.The device was returned to olympus for inspection, and we could not specify the root cause of the peeled adhesive, however, it is probable that the defect was cause by external factors or handling.Additionally, we could not specify the root cause of the foggy image, however, it is probable that moisture entered the endoscope due to the air leak.We were unable to reproduce the reported issue.A review of the device history record found no deviations that could have caused or contributed to the reported issue.The event can be detected by following the instructions for use: "chapter 3: preparation and inspection, item 3: inspection of the endoscope" in the instruction manual (operation section).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: 19094297
• MDR Text Key: 340803674
• Report Number: 9610595-2024-07707
• 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: 05/28/2024

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: 04/01/2024
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 04/03/2024
• Initial Date FDA Received: 04/12/2024
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 05/13/2024
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 05/28/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/27/2018
• 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