| Model Number |
BF-Q180 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Failure to Clean Adequately (4048)
|
| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Patient Involvement (2645)
|
|
Type of Reportable Event
|
Malfunction
|
|
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
|
|
The device was not returned to the service center for evaluation.As part of our investigation, the ess performed a reprocessing in-service that included demonstrating reprocessing steps for the bf-q180 in accordance with manufacturer¿s recommendations.The ess also, reported that the facility¿s sterile processing staff was informed of the scope¿s pre-cleaning requirements to ensure it has been completed prior to leak testing and manual cleaning.The scope was not returned for evaluation.The instruction manual ¿reprocessing before the first use/reprocessing and storage after use¿ section states ¿after using this instrument, reprocess and store it according to the instructions given in the endoscope¿s companion reprocessing manual.Improper and/or incomplete reprocessing or storage can pose an infection control risk, cause equipment damage, or reduce performance.¿.
|
| |
|
Event or Problem Description
|
|
The service center was informed that during a reprocessing in-service with an endoscopic support specialist (ess) at the customer¿s site the scope was improperly reprocessed.The ess reported that the facility¿s sterile processing does not perform the pre-cleaning steps.Also, that the facility was not completing suction following the brushing of the suction cleaning adapter.There was no patient involvement, patient infections or device positive cultures reported.
|
| |
|
Search Alerts/Recalls
|