Model Number URF-V3 |
Device Problem
Material Erosion (1214)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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The customer originally returned his olympus uretero-reno videoscope due to a leak noted at the insertion section.Additional details relating to the patient and the event have been requested, but no response has been received at this time.There was no patient harm or consequence reported as a result of this event.During the device evaluation, it was discovered that rust was present on the angulation mechanism causing the system to deteriorate.This report is being submitted to capture the deteriorated angulation mechanism due to rust noted during the device evaluation.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The device was returned, and an initial evaluation was conducted by olympus; however, investigation is ongoing.During the initial evaluation, the user's report was confirmed.There was a loss of water tightness due to holes in the forceps channel.Additionally, as noted in b5, the angle locks had corrosion present inside the angle mechanism.Additional leaks were found at the light guide bundle, the operation part of the unit, as well as the universal cord.If additional information becomes available following the device evaluation, a supplemental report will be filed.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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This report is being supplemented to provide additional information based on the legal manufacturer's final 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 4 years since the subject device was manufactured.Based on the results of the investigation, it is likely that air bubbles were emitted from the biopsy channel, water leakage occurred, and a trace of water invaded the control section.The angulation mechanism inside the endoscope then corroded, contributing to the event.Water leakage from the biopsy channel caused by external factors, such as inserting and withdrawing of the endoscopic therapy accessories in the biopsy channel while the tip of accessories is open, likely caused the event.This supplemental report includes information added.Olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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This supplemental report is being submitted to provide additional information received.Information added to b5.
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Event Description
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The following additional information regarding the event was received: it is unknown if the device was inspected prior to use.As a result of this event, it was confirmed that there was no patient adverse event.
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