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This report is being updated to provide investigation findings.The device history record (dhr) for the complaint device has been reviewed and it is confirmed that the device met all design and quality specification when it was shipped.The instructions for use (ifu) shipped with the device provides the user the following information related to the reported event: chapter 3 preparation and inspection 3.2 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, holes, sagging, transformation, bends, adhesion of foreign bodies, missing parts, protruding objects, or other irregularities.Conclusion: the definitive cause of the reported events could not be established.Based on the available information the following are possible contributing factors: some external force was applied to the distal end, which may have led to the detachment of the adhesive at the tip because it was noted the tip and acoustic lens were broken.In addition, about 1 year and 3 months have passed since the device was made.It is not clear whether it was affected by age related deterioration.
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