MAUDE Adverse Event Report: HOYA CORPORATION PENTAX TOKYO OFFICE PENTAX; VIDEO NASOLARYNGOSCOPE (FOR VIVIDEO)

Model Number VNL9-CP

Device Problems Material Split, Cut or Torn (4008); Failure to Clean Adequately (4048)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 09/14/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

If additional information becomes available, a supplemental report will be filed with the new information.

Event Description

External brown deposition on endoscope video tube.This event occurred at the time of reprocessing.There was no report of patient harm.

Manufacturer Narrative

Evaluation summary: we checked the returned unit and confirmed that the insertion flexible tube (ift) collapse.Based on the result, we concluded that it was caused due to the excessive force applied on the insertion flexible tube (ift).In addition, we confirmed that the light guide cable worn out; however, it is not related to the alleged complaint.Based on the technical report, it was evaluated not to submit mdr.Correction information: g6: follow up #1.H6: coding changed based on the investigation result.

• Brand Name: PENTAX
• Type of Device: VIDEO NASOLARYNGOSCOPE (FOR VIVIDEO)
• Manufacturer (Section D): HOYA CORPORATION PENTAX TOKYO OFFICE; tsutsujigaoka 1-1-110; akishima-shi, tokyo 196-0 012; JA 196-0012
• Manufacturer (Section G): HOYA CORPORATION PENTAX TOKYO OFFICE; tsutsujigaoka 1-1-110; akishima-shi, tokyo 196-0 012; JA 196-0012
• Manufacturer Contact: william goeller ; 3 paragon drive; montvale, NJ 07645 ; 8004315880
• MDR Report Key: 12566656
• MDR Text Key: 280931223
• Report Number: 9610877-2021-01080
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: EOB
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: FR
• PMA/PMN Number: K171011
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 12/01/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/03/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: VNL9-CP
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 09/15/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1