MAUDE Adverse Event Report: AIZU OLYMPUS CO., LTD. EVIS EXERA III BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE

Model Number BF-P190

Device Problem Peeled/Delaminated (1454)

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

Event Date 03/10/2024

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was observed during the device inspection, that the bronchovideoscope connecting tube coating was peeled.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

Correction to d8 and g2.A review of device history record and historical complaints analysis was conducted and no deviations that could have caused or contributed to the reported issue were identified.The device was returned to olympus for inspection, and the report of the connecting tube coating peeling was confirmed.Based on the results of the investigation, physical stress was applied to the insertion section during user handling and caused the coating to peel.The suggested event is detectable and preventable by handling the scope in accordance with the following sections of the instructions for use: "3.2 inspection of the endoscope 5.Inspect the external surface of the entire insertion section including the bending section and the distal end for dents, bulges, swelling, scratches, holes, sagging, transformation, bends, adhesion of foreign bodies, missing parts, protruding objects, or other irregularities." olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.

• Brand Name: EVIS EXERA III 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: 19181765
• MDR Text Key: 341078540
• Report Number: 9610595-2024-08634
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: EOQ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04953170434983
• UDI-Public: 04953170434983
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: GM
• PMA/PMN Number: K201758
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 05/13/2024

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-P190
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 04/07/2024
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 04/16/2024
• Initial Date FDA Received: 04/25/2024
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 05/08/2024
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 05/13/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/14/2017
• 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