| Model Number |
MAJ-579 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Fluid/Blood Leak (1250)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
04/22/2022
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The device has not been returned for evaluation.If additional information becomes available prior to the conclusion of the investigation, a supplemental report will be filed.
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Event or Problem Description
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The customer reported that while using an olympus biopsy valve during a urology outpatient procedure, water began leaking from the head of the t-shaped tubing.Upon closer inspection, the user noted a crack in the valve.According to the initial reporter, the procedure was completed using the subject device.There was no patient harm or consequence reported as a result of 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 legal manufacturer's final investigation.The device history record was unable to be reviewed for this device since the serial number was not provided.However, olympus only releases products to market that meet all manufacturing specifications and final product release criteria.Based on the results of the investigation, the root cause of the reported event is unable to be determined as the device was not returned.However, the cause of the event is likely due to stress of repeated use, external factors, or handling.Olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.
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