MAUDE Adverse Event Report: OLYMPUS MEDICAL SYSTEMS CORP. URETERO-RENO FIBERSCOPE

Model Number URF-P7

Device Problem Leak/Splash (1354)

Patient Problem No Patient Involvement (2645)

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The device was received and evaluated.Evaluation determined that the device was found with leaking ¿a-rubber¿ and determined that the bending section of the unit was broken and metal was sticking out.An excessive broken ig (image guide) were noted.The identified parts were replaced, device was repaired.The device was tested and passed required testing and specifications.Based on evaluation findings the reported issue was confirmed.The root cause of the failure likely attributed to users handling and or maintenance issue.

Event Description

It was reported that the device was found with leak in the bending section.The issue occurred during reprocessing.There was no patient involvement on this event.No user injury reported.

Manufacturer Narrative

This report is being supplemented to provide additional information based on the legal manufacturer's final investigation.A review of the device history record (dhr) found no deviations that could have caused or contributed to the reported issue.Based on the results of the investigation, the probable cause is likely the user operated the bending section as excessive force was added causing breakage of the bending tube and subsequently leakage.This issue is addressed in the instructions for use (ifu): "precautions: perform a leakage test on the endoscope after each precleaning procedure.Do not use the endoscope if a leak is detected.Use of an endoscope with a leak may cause a sudden loss of the endoscopic image, damage to the bending mechanism, or other malfunctions.Use of a leaking endoscope may also pose an infection control risk.Inspection of the endoscope : inspect the external surface of the entire insertion section, including the bending section and the distal end for dents, bulges, swelling, scratches, peeling of coating, holes, sagging, transformation, bends, adhesion of foreign bodies, missing parts, protruding objects, or other irregularities.Do not operate the angulation control lever with excessive force in a narrow space to the opposite direction from the bending direction while the distal end of the endoscope is not moved.The bending section may be damaged.Check the tip position of the endoscope and the shape of the bending section using fluoroscopy, etc.Do not insert the insertion tube with excessive force and twist.Do not insert the insertion tube with excessive force into the ureter or calix.The bending section may be damaged.".

• Brand Name: URETERO-RENO FIBERSCOPE
• Type of Device: URETERO-RENO FIBERSCOPE
• Manufacturer (Section D): OLYMPUS MEDICAL SYSTEMS CORP.; 2951 ishikawa-cho; hachioji-shi, tokyo-to 192-8 507; JA 192-8507
• MDR Report Key: 10929637
• MDR Text Key: 226355490
• Report Number: 8010047-2020-09671
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FGB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04953170403811
• UDI-Public: 04953170403811
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K181451
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,user f
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 01/24/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/01/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: URF-P7
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 11/04/2020
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/15/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1