Since the subject device was not returned to olympus medical systems corp.(omsc), it could not be investigated.Omsc reviewed the manufacturing history (dhr) of the subject device and confirmed no irregularity.The exact cause of the reported event could not be conclusively determined.However based on the report of the service department of olympus (b)(4) (oekg), omsc surmised there was the possibility this phenomenon was attributed to the external force applied to the bending section rubber or bending tube.If additional information becomes available, this report will be supplemented.
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