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

Model Number URF-V2

Device Problem Mechanical Problem (1384)

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

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

Olympus medical systems corp. (omsc) was informed that during the incoming inspection for repair of the subject device at the olympus service operation repair center (sorc), it was found that the angulation at the bending section was locked and could not be released. The occurrence date of the event is unknown, and there was no report of patient injury associated with this event.

Manufacturer Narrative

The subject device was returned to olympus service operation repair center (sorc). Sorc checked the subject device and found the reported phenomenon, also found that the angulation lock was caused by deterioration of the angulation mechanism by rust. The exact cause has been under investigation. Therefore, the exact cause of the reported event could not be conclusively determined at this time. If additional information is received, this report will be supplemented.

Manufacturer Narrative

This supplemental report is being submitted to provide additional information. The subject device was returned to olympus service operation repair center (sorc). Olympus medical systems corp. (omsc) reviewed the manufacturing history (dhr) of the subject device and confirmed no irregularity. The exact cause of the reported phenomenon could not be conclusively determined. However, based upon the information from sorc, omsc surmised that this phenomenon was attributed to an excessive twisting operation to the left or right direction with the angulation of the bending section locked, or an irregular mechanical stress such as sudden angulation. If additional information is received, this report will be supplemented.

• Brand Name: URETERO-RENO VIDEOSCOPE
• Type of Device: URETERO-RENO VIDEOSCOPE
• Manufacturer (Section D): OLYMPUS MEDICAL SYSTEMS CORP.; 2951 ishikawa-cho; hachioji-shi, tokyo-to 192-8 507; JA 192-8507
• Manufacturer Contact: kazutaka matsumoto ; 2951 ishikawa-cho; hachioji-shi, tokyo-to 192-8-507 ; JA 192-8507 ; 426425177
• MDR Report Key: 13203603
• Report Number: 8010047-2022-01115
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FGB
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: K172246
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 02/11/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 01/10/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes

Device Operator

• Device Model Number: URF-V2
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 12/09/2021
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/17/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/25/2018
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Unkown
• Patient Sex: No Answer Provided
• Patient Weight: KG