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This report is being supplemented to provide additional information based on the legal manufacturer¿s final investigation.Based on the investigation results, external stress (impact such as bumping or dropping, interference with endo-therapy accessory, etc.) caused the c cover to crack and the c cover adhesive to peel off.This could lead to the distal tip leaking.Based on the legal manufacturer¿s investigation, the device history record (dhr) was reviewed and there were no problems found during the manufacturing of the device that would cause or contribute to the reported issue.The device met all specifications at the time of shipment.The ifu (operation manual) warns against applying external stress to the endoscope with the following contents: important information ¿ please read before use: warnings and cautions: do not strike, hit, or drop the endoscope¿s distal end, insertion tube, bending section, control section, universal cord, or endoscope connector.Also, do not bend, pull, or twist the endoscope¿s distal end, insertion tube, bending section, control section, universal cord, or endoscope connector with excessive force.The endoscope may be damaged and could cause patient injury, burns, bleeding, and/or perforations.It could also cause parts of the endoscope to fall off inside the patient.
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