The device was returned to olympus for evaluation.During the evaluation the device was leak tested and no leaks were observed.The reported issue was confirmed, the scope had a hole in it and the cap was broken.A replacement device was shipped to the user facility.In addition, as part of the investigation into this report,olympus followed up with the user facility to obtain more information and was informed the issue was noticed during reprocessing.The scope was taken out of the sterilizer and it was noticed that when they opened the cap the end of the scope had blown out.The cap was still on the scope.However, when they opened the cap it was noticed the camera part had blown out.A new cap has been ordered.The device has been sent to olympus for repair.No other damage or abnormalities were observed when the scope was inspected after the two issues were noticed with the scope.The service order number is (b)(4).There was no patient involvement.This one scope was the only one that had damage.The sterilizer being used is an asp sterad x.This sterilizer is new.The scopes are leak tested prior to every procedure.The leak tester is an olympus leak tester model wa23080a.Enzymatic detergent is being used to manually clean and disinfect the scopes.It is unknown how often the minimum effective concentration is being checked.The endoscope channel is being brushed with an olympus bw-7b brush.Pre-cleaning is being done immediately after a procedure.Air is flushed into the endoscope.The last time a reprocessing in-service was provided was 3 years ago.However, their processing and infection control come every year to watch them clean the scopes.All reprocessing personnel are trained on how to reprocess the scopes.The scopes are being stored in their sterile container when not in use.The user facility continues to reprocess the scopes following manual instructions.If additional information is obtained a follow up report will be submitted.
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D4: the serial number of the device was updated from (b)(6) to (b)(6).The letter a was used to mark the device as a refurbishment.H6: a device history record (dhr) did not find any defects or nonconformities.All records indicate that the device was manufactured in accordance with all applicable procedures.After the device evaluation, the event was determined to be caused due to the mishandling of the device.Per the instructions for use: attach the sterilization cap to the endoscope before ethylene oxide gas sterilization.If the sterilization cap is not attached to the endoscope during ethylene oxide gas sterilization, the air inside the endoscope will expand and could rupture the bending section cover and/or damage the angulation mechanism.Exceeding the recommended parameters may cause equipment damage.Do not seal the endoscope with other equipment that may contact the endoscope in the package.Otherwise, the endoscope may be damaged.
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