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

Model Number URF-P7

Device Problem Microbial Contamination of Device (2303)

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

Event Date 12/23/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

After the device was returned to olympus, it was sent out for additional testing.The hygiene microbiological investigation report indicated the channels of the scope were cultured.Less than one (1) cfu of bacteria was found.The results obtained comply with the target level for an endoscope subjected to high level disinfection and rinsed with sterile water.The cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization (cds) of the scope was performed by the customer.There was no patient infection.The automatic endoscope reprocessor (aer) was not cultured/tested.The air/water channel, auxiliary channel, balloon channel, and forceps elevator channel were flushed with enzymex detergent.There was an aspiration of water through the instrument/suction channel as well.The instrument/suction channel, suction cylinder, balloon channel, instrument channel port and distal end/areas around the elevator were manually cleaned with mediclean forte detergent and olympus single use single-ended cleaning brushes.The scope was sterilized with hydrogen peroxide in a steris v-pro on a flexible cycle weekly.The scope was stored horizontally.The maintenance of the scope was performed by olympus.The subject device has been received and is currently in the evaluation process.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.

Event Description

It was reported by the customer, all channels were sampled during a routine microbiological culture of the uretero-reno fiberscope.The scope tested positive for one (1) colony forming unit (cfu) of coagulase-negative staphylococci.There was no contamination or any other serious deterioration in the state of health of any person, to which the scope could have been a contributory cause.

Manufacturer Narrative

This report is being supplemented to provide additional information based on the device evaluation and the legal manufacturer's final investigation.The device was evaluated where no abnormalities were found that could have led to the positive culture.A defect was noted where the bending section rubber glue was worn out however, this defect alone is not considered severe enough to cause a potential adverse event.A review of the device history record found no deviations that could have caused or contributed to the reported issue.Based on the results of the investigation, a root cause could not be determined.Growth of microorganisms were found through culture testing by the user after reprocessing.However, when olympus culture tested after reprocessing in accordance with instructions for use (ifu) before repair, the results conformed to the regulation's recommendation.The following is included in the device ifu: "warning: an insufficiently reprocessed endoscope and/or accessory may pose an infection control risk to the patients and/or operators who touch them." olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.

• Brand Name: URETERO-RENO FIBERSCOPE
• Type of Device: URETERO-RENO FIBERSCOPE
• 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: 13514724
• MDR Text Key: 296312269
• Report Number: 8010047-2022-02812
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FGB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04953170403811
• UDI-Public: 04953170403811
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: FR
• PMA/PMN Number: K181451
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,Health Professional,User Facility
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 05/13/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 02/11/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: URF-P7
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 01/21/2022
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/18/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/30/2018
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1