Device Problems
Material Deformation (2976); Packaging Problem (3007)
Patient Problem
No Patient Involvement (2645)
Event Type
Malfunction
Manufacturer Narrative
The device was returned to olympus for evaluation.
The device was visually inspected and the user facility report was confirmed and found deep collapsed dent on the ring gauge.
Additionally, the test results revealed chips, dents and exposed threads.
The device was serviced and returned to the user facility.
Event Description
The use facility reported that the device was discovered to be packaged incorrectly when returned from reprocessing.
It was reported that the scope appeared to have a kink and was in a permanent s shape.
The user facility reported that the a non-reprocessed scope was used.
No additional information was provided.