MAUDE Adverse Event Report: AIZU OLYMPUS CO., LTD. AIRWAY MOBILESCOPE

Model Number MAF-TM2

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 airway mobilescope exhibited the coating was peeled off the image guide connecting tube.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 supplemental report is being submitted to provide the results of 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 2 years since the subject device was manufactured.A definitive root cause was not identified, however based on the results of the investigation, the probable cause of the malfunction would likely be that the defect was caused by stress of repeated use, external factors, or handling.The event can be detected by following the instructions for use which state: detection methods are written in instructions for use of the operation manual: chapter 3, preparation and inspection.3.6, inspection of the endoscope.Olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.

• Brand Name: AIRWAY MOBILESCOPE
• Type of Device: AIRWAY MOBILESCOPE
• 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: 19144030
• MDR Text Key: 341475065
• Report Number: 9610595-2024-08274
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: EOQ
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: K201300
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 05/21/2024

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: MAF-TM2
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 04/11/2024
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: Not provided
• Initial Date FDA Received: 04/19/2024
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 05/17/2024
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 05/21/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/25/2021
• 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