This report is being supplemented to provide additional information based on the legal manufacturer's investigation.A review of the device history record found no deviations that could have caused or contributed to the reported issue.All records indicated that the product was manufactured according to all applicable procedures and met final product release criteria.No abnormalities were found.Based on the results of the investigation, it was presumed that this phenomenon occurred due the eto cap was not attached to the ventilation connector due to use issue.If eog (ethylene oxide gas) sterilization is to be performed, the eto cap must be attached to the vent connector.As stated on the ifu (instruction for use) the user manual states: chapter 6 compatible reprocessing methods and chemical agents 6.6 ethylene oxide gas sterilization attach the sterilization cap to the endoscope before ethylene oxide gas sterilization.If the sterilization cap is not attached to the endoscope during ethylene oxide gas sterilization, the air inside the endoscope will expand and could rupture the bending section cover and/or damage the angulation mechanism.Olympus will continue to monitor complaints for this device.
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