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

Model Number LTF-S190-10

Device Problem Poor Quality Image (1408)

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

Event Date 04/10/2024

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 reported that the deflectable videoscope image turned pink.The issue occurred during preparation before use inspection for an unspecified therapeutic procedure.The intended procedure was completed with another similar device.There were no reports of patient harm.

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 6 years since the subject device was manufactured.The device was returned to olympus for inspection, and the customer's reportable malfunction was confirmed.Based on the results of the investigation, it is likely the defect was caused due to breakage of image sensor unit including disconnection by stress of repeated use, external factors, or handling, or that the components including integrated chip and capacitor, mounted on the electric circuit board had a defect.The instructions for use states the inspection methods associated with the event in operation manual "chapter 3 preparation and inspection, 3.8 inspection of the endoscopic system".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: 19148092
• MDR Text Key: 340809087
• Report Number: 9610595-2024-08313
• 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: Foreign,User Facility
• 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: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: LTF-S190-10
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 04/15/2024
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: Not provided
• Initial Date FDA Received: 04/19/2024
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 05/20/2024
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 05/28/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/26/2018
• 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