As part of our investigation, multiple follow ups were made to the user facility in an attempt to gather additional information on the reported event; however, no additional information was obtained.In addition, the telescope was not returned to the service center for evaluation.Therefore, the cause of the reported event cannot be determined at this time.However, if additional information becomes available, or if the device is returned at a later date, this report will be supplemented accordingly.
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On december 17, 2019 the manufacturer received medwatch report (mw5091350) that states, "during cystoscopy procedure, room staff noted they smelled something burning and patient moaned in pain so cystoscopy scope was removed.The end of the scope was blackened and scope body also had lighter colored black marks on shaft.This scope was used with an olympus light cable and a karl storz light source.This report is for 1 of 2 devices.
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