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Pentax medical became aware of a report on 22apr2020, "customer stated that they received positive cultures after multiple cycles of reprocessing", involving pentax medical video duodeno scope, model ed-3490tk/serial number (b)(4).The customer owned video duodenoscope was received by pentax medical for evaluation on (b)(6) 2020.The duodenoscope was inspected by pentax medical service on 21-apr-2020 and the following inspection findings were documented: distal cap/ case scratched, up/ down brake knob/ lever markings faded, distal cap - fixed type passed epoxy seal integrity inspection, right/ left brake knob markings faded, passed wet leak test, lightguide prong cover glass set loose, passed dry leak test, umbilical cable single buckled under pve root brace, hole in # 2 remote control button cover, fluid invasion not observed in pve connector, fluid invasion not observed in control body.The video duodenoscope underwent repairs including the following components: remote control button, o-rings and seals.The dhr review confirmed the endoscope was manufactured on 28-aug-2015 under normal conditions, passed all required inspections, and was released accordingly.Also, there were no reworks or concessions and the dates of approval for shipment and actual date shipped were confirmed for 31-aug-2015.Pentax model ed-3490tk, serial number (b)(4) has been routinely serviced at a pentax facility since the device was put into service on 30-sep-2015.The video duodenoscope is currently awaiting organic resampling as of 17-may-2020.The investigation is currently in process as of 17-may-2020.
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