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As reported, " when a sales representative visited the facility, the disposable product was eog (ethylene oxide gas) sterilized and reused.Currently, no health hazards have been reported to patients.According to reporter, the usage period is less than one month (used it repeatedly about 3 to 4 times).There was no patient harm or injury reported.No user injury reported.
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This report is being supplemented to provide additional information based on the legal manufacturer's final investigation.Based on the results of the investigation, there is no problem due to an abnormality or deficiency in the product.The olympus representative explained to the facility in advance that the device is a disposable product.The instruction manual states that this product is a disposable product, and that reuse is prohibited.The subject device was not returned to olympus.Therefore, the reported phenomenon and condition of the device could not be confirmed.The lot was not provided, and the manufacture date cannot be identified.However, olympus only releases products to market that meet all manufacturing specifications and final product release criteria.Additionally, the dhr for over the past year prior to the event date was inspected.No abnormalities found in the dhr of the following items which relate to the reported phenomenon.1.Process inspection sheet; 2.Quality inspection sheet; 3.Nonconforming product report.The instruction manual identifies the following related verbiage which could have prevented the phenomenon: ¿the clip applicator and clip are single use, disposable items.Do not reuse or attempt to sterilize them.Reusing the clip applicator or clip could pose an infection control risk, tissue irritation, or malfunction.After use, dispose of the clip applicator and clip in an appropriate manner.If they are not properly disposed of, they could pose an infection control risk.The clip applicator and clip are single use, disposable items.Do not reuse or attempt to sterilize them.Reusing the clip applicator and clip could pose an infection control risk, tissue irritation, or malfunction.¿ olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.
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