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CD-B610LA |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Break (1069)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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In speaking with olympus technical assistance center (tac), the olympus sales representative reported the customer discarded both the probe and packaging, without documenting the lot number.The rep had indicated the possibility the probe broke as a result of it being handled roughly.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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Event or Problem Description
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The customer¿s olympus sales representative reported to olympus technical assistance center (tac) on behalf of the customer, the 10fr coax hemostatic probe broke off while withdrawing it during an unknown therapeutic procedure.At the time of the event, the elevator was in the up position.There were no reports of patient injury associated with this event.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This report is being supplemented to provide additional information based on the approved final investigation.The device history record was unable to be reviewed for this device since the lot number was not provided.However, olympus only releases products to market that meet all manufacturing specifications and final product release criteria.The observed failure could not be confirmed as the device did not return for evaluation and inspection, however it is important to note the potential rough handling.This observed failure is a known phenomenon likely resulting from mishandling of device in terms of rough force and probe tip misalignment.The following is stated in the instructions (ifu) for use which may prevent the event: "keep the device tip in sight during use.Inadvertent activation or movement of the device outside the field of vision may result in patient injury."; "do not use the device if resistance to insertion is encountered.Reduce the angle or lower the forceps elevator of the endoscope until the device passes smoothly." olympus will continue to monitor the field performance of this device.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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