| Model Number |
UM-G20-29R-3 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
No Display/Image (1183); Leak/Splash (1354)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
01/15/2023
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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 was returned to olympus for evaluation and the customer's allegation was confirmed.The investigation is ongoing.A supplemental report will be submitted upon completion of the investigation.
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Event or Problem Description
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The customer reported to olympus, the ultrasonic probe did not produce any ultrasound images.It was also reported that the ultrasonic medium at the tip seemed to leak and adhered to the glove.There did not seem to be any crushing holes in the external appearance of the probe.The issue was found during preparation for use.There were no reports of patient harm.
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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 and correction to b5.Please see updates to b5, h6 and h10.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¿s likely the ultrasonic medium leaked due to external forces that were applied to the tip sheath which resulted in the tip sheath to puncture.The root cause of this event was unable to be identified.Olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.
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Event or Problem Description
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This report is being submitted for ultrasonic medium leak.
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