This report is being supplemented to provide additional information based on the legal manufacturer's final investigation.A review of the device history record found no deviations that could have caused or contributed to the reported issue.It has been over 10 years since the subject device was manufactured.Based on the results of the investigation, it is likely that the rubber a was damaged due to an external force applied to the curved part, leading to the exposure of the metal part.This issue is addressed in the instructions for use (ifu): "important information please read before use warnings and cautions follow the warnings and cautions given below when handling this instrument.This information is to be supplemented by the warnings and cautions given in each chapter.¿ never perform angulation control, suction control or insertion/withdrawal of the endoscope¿s insertion tube without viewing the endoscopic image.Patient injury,bleeding and/or perforation can result.¿ never insert or withdraw the endoscope¿s insertion tube while the up/down angulation is locked.Patient injury and/or equipment damage can result." olympus will continue to monitor the field performance of this device.
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