MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SHIRAKAWA OLYMPUS CO., LTD. ULTRASONIC PROBE

Model Number UM-S20-17S

Device Problem Deformation Due to Compressive Stress (2889)

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

Event Date 03/21/2024

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Based on the results of the investigation, a definitive root cause could not be determined.A review of the device history record found no deviations that could have caused or contributed to the reported issue.Should additional relevant information become available, a supplemental report will be submitted.Olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.

Event Description

It was observed that during the device evaluation, the probe exhibited elongation of insertion sheath.There was no patient involvement.

• Brand Name: ULTRASONIC PROBE
• Type of Device: ULTRASONIC PROBE
• Manufacturer (Section D): SHIRAKAWA OLYMPUS CO., LTD.; 3-1 okamiyama; odakura, nishigo-mura,; nishishirakawa-gun, fukushima 961-8 061; JA 961-8061
• Manufacturer (Section G): SHIRAKAWA OLYMPUS CO., LTD.; 3-1 okamiyama; odakura, nishigo-mura,; nishishirakawa-gun, fukushima 961-8 061; JA 961-8061
• Manufacturer Contact: todd brill ; 800 west park drive; westborough, MA 01581 ; 5082077661
• MDR Report Key: 19142949
• MDR Text Key: 340593273
• Report Number: 3002808148-2024-32304
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: ITX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04953170368479
• UDI-Public: 04953170368479
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: AS
• PMA/PMN Number: K982323
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 04/19/2024

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: UM-S20-17S
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 03/04/2024
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: Not provided
• Initial Date FDA Received: 04/19/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/19/2023
• 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