| Model Number |
MD-631 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
No Device Output (1435)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
06/13/2022
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Event or Problem Description
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As reported for this event by the customer, the amount of light emitting from the device was decreased.The device was defective as light emitted was insufficient after only 300 hours of usage.The insufficient light had the potential of hindering a procedure.There are no patients impacted by this issue.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The device is not returned, as such a definitive root cause of the reported complaint cannot be determined at this time.This event is under investigation.A supplemental report will be submitted upon completion of the investigation or upon receiving additional information.
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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 and device evaluation.Sections d4, d8, d9, and h6 were updated.The device was manufactured in march 2015, but the exact date is unknown.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, the complaint of decreased light emission was likely due to to deterioration caused by prolonged storage of the device.However, the definitive root cause of the decreased light issue could not be determined.Olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.
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