| Model Number |
URF-P5 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Peeled/Delaminated (1454)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
11/15/2021
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Event or Problem Description
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A user facility reported that the flexible scope sheath is torn and was peeling at the tip.The customer mentioned that the device was hit by a laser fiber.The event occurred during preparation for use, prior to an unknown diagnostic procedure.During a standard service inspection of the customer returned device, insertion tube peeling was noted.This report is to capture the reportable malfunction found at inspection.There was no patient involvement, no harm or user injury reported due to the event.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The device was returned for investigation.Upon evaluation of the device, insertion tube peeling, bending section cover crack, and image with 30 plus lg breakage were observed.The investigation is ongoing; therefore, the root cause of the reported event cannot be determined at this time, however, if additional information becomes available, this report will be supplemented accordingly.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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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.It has been over 12 years since the subject device was manufactured.Based on the results of the legal manufacturer's investigation, the root cause of the insertion tube peeling could not be identified.Per the instructions for use: while holding the insertion tube gently with one hand, carefully run your fingertips of the other hand over the entire length of the insertion tube in both directions.Confirm that there is no object stopping the hand or protruding objects or other irregularities.Olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.
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