MAUDE Adverse Event Report: AOMORI OLYMPUS CO., LTD. ROTATABLE CLIP FIXING DEVICE

Model Number HX-110QR

Device Problem Mechanical Jam (2983)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 07/11/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Full name of the facility is independent administrative institution national hospital organization chiba medical center.The number of times the device was used after delivery and the period of use are unknown.The brand and model number of the clip used is also not known.The device is returned and an evaluation completed for it.When the device was loaded with a test olympus clip there was no issue observed with loading and clipping.Upon inspection of the device, it was observed that the insertion part of the device was buckled at a position about 700 mm from the tip.The device hook was bent.There were no other abnormalities that could lead to the event which was reported.Evaluation is ongoing.Supplemental report(s) will be submitted when any relevant new information is available.

Event Description

As reported for this event by the customer, during a therapeutic hemostasis procedure, the clip was not release from the device, although the device slider was pulled and clicked.The device was able to clip but not release the clip.The device had to be forcibly removed and the procedure was completed with another similar device.There is no harm or adverse impact to the patient.The device was not inspected prior to use.

Manufacturer Narrative

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.Based on the results of the investigation, it is likely that the bending of the hook was caused by the bending load applied when the connecting rod was removed after clipping or during reprocessing.The buckling of the coil sheath is likely to be caused by a bending load applied to the insertion site during reprocessing or insertion of the endoscope.However, the root cause could not be determined.Olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.

• Brand Name: ROTATABLE CLIP FIXING DEVICE
• Type of Device: ROTATABLE CLIP FIXING DEVICE
• Manufacturer (Section D): AOMORI OLYMPUS CO., LTD.; 2-248-1 okkonoki; kuroishi-shi, aomori 036-0 357; JA 036-0357
• Manufacturer Contact: masaharu hirose ; 2-248-1 okkonoki; kuroishi-shi, aomori 036-0-357 ; JA 036-0357 ; 426422891
• MDR Report Key: 15146326
• MDR Text Key: 305060466
• Report Number: 9614641-2022-00083
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: PKL
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04953170200205
• UDI-Public: 04953170200205
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: K013066
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Nurse
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 10/05/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/02/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: HX-110QR
• Device Lot Number: 74K
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 07/24/2022
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 09/12/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1