The subject device had not been returned to olympus medical systems corp.(omsc) but was returned to olympus (b)(4).As the evaluation is in progress, the exact cause of the reported event could not be conclusively determined at this time.Omsc reviewed the manufacturing history of the subject device and confirmed no irregularity.If additional information is received, this report will be supplemented.
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This supplemental report is being submitted to provide the device evaluation result.The subject device had not been returned to olympus medical systems corp.(omsc) but was returned to olympus europa (b)(4).In the evaluation, the reported phenomenon was not duplicated but the evaluation was confirmed followings; - the distal end unit had detached from the bending tube.- the venting connector unit loosened and became rotatable.- the lg lenses were scratched and broken there were no other abnormalities in the subject device.The exact cause of the reported event in which the endoscope image had disappeared could not be identified.From similar cases in the past, the abnormalities were surmised to have occurred due to excessive mechanical stresses.The operation manual has already warned; - do not attempt to bend or twist the endoscope¿s insertion section with excessive force.The insertion section may be damaged.- do not apply shock to the distal end of the insertion section, particularly the objective lens surface at the distal end.Visual abnormalities may result.- do not bend, hit, pull, or twist the insertion section, bending section, control section, universal cord, video cable, video connector, and light guide connector.The endoscope may be damaged, and water leaks and/or breakage of internal parts like the image sensor cable can result.If additional information is received, this report will be supplemented.
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