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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: AIZU OLYMPUS CO., LTD. EVIS EXERA II GASTROINTESTINAL VIDEOSCOPE

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AIZU OLYMPUS CO., LTD. EVIS EXERA II GASTROINTESTINAL VIDEOSCOPE Back to Search Results
Model Number GIF-XP180N
Medical Device Problem Code Poor Quality Image (1408)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 01/10/2023
Type of Reportable Event Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The customer reported to olympus, the evis exera ii gastrointestinal videoscope had a blurry image.The subject was unable to be recognized and the image did not return.The issue was found during preparation for use.There were no reports of patient harm.
 
Event or Problem Description
The customer reported to olympus, the evis exera ii gastrointestinal videoscope had a blurry image.The subject was unable to be recognized and the image did not return.The issue was found during preparation for use.There were no reports of patient harm.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This report is being supplemented to provide additional information based on the legal manufacturer's final investigation and device evaluation (h6/h10).The device was returned to olympus for inspection, and the customer's complaint was confirmed.There was a shadow on the image due to a crack in the objective lens.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 root cause could not be determined.It is likely the event was caused by physical stress that was applied during user handling.The event can be detected by following the instructions for use (ifu) which state: "- inspection of the endoscopic image".The event can be prevented by following the instructions for use (ifu) which state: "- inspect the external surface of the entire insertion section including the bending section and the distal end for any irregularities such as dents, bulges, swelling, scratches, peeling of coating, holes, sagging, transformation, bends, adhesion of foreign bodies, missing parts, and protruding objects.- do not strike, hit, or drop the endoscope¿s distal end, insertion tube, bending section, or control section.Also, do not bend, pull, or twist the endoscope¿s distal end, insertion tube, bending section, control section, or light guide cable with excessive force.The endoscope may be damaged and could cause patient injury, burns, bleeding, and/or perforations.It could also cause parts of the endoscope to fall off inside the patient." in addition, the following non-reportable malfunctions were found during the device evaluation; there was restriction in the both the forceps and brush passge channel due to buckle/dent in the insertion tube, the angulation was below standard, and the control knob showed play in the up/down knob.Olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.
 
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Brand Name
EVIS EXERA II GASTROINTESTINAL VIDEOSCOPE
Common Device Name
GASTROINTESTINAL VIDEOSCOPE
Manufacturer (Section D)
AIZU OLYMPUS CO., LTD.
3-1-1 niiderakita
aizuwakamatsu-shi, fukushima 965-8 520
JA  965-8520
Manufacturer (Section G)
AIZU OLYMPUS CO., LTD.
3-1-1 niiderakita
aizuwakamatsu-shi, fukushima
Manufacturer Contact
todd brill
800 west park drive
westborough, MA 01581
5082077661
MDR Report Key16357308
Report Number9610595-2023-02281
Device Sequence Number12499455
Product Code FDS
UDI-Device Identifier04953170275425
UDI-Public04953170275425
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateCA
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
K100584
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Serviced by Third Party (Y/N)Unknown
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Health Professional,User Facility
Initial Reporter Occupation Other Health Care Professional
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 06/13/2023
1 Device was Involved in the Event
1 Patient was Involved in the Event
Is this an Adverse Event Report? No
Is this a Product Problem Report? Yes
Operator of Device Health Professional
Device Model NumberGIF-XP180N
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Device Returned to Manufacturer
Date Returned to Manufacturer01/18/2023
Is the Reporter a Health Professional? Yes
Was the Report Sent to FDA? No
Type of Report(Section G)Thirty-Day
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 01/12/2023
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer05/22/2023
Initial Report FDA Received Date02/10/2023
Supplement Report FDA Received Date06/13/2023
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Yes
Date Device Manufactured06/17/2015
Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N) No
Is This a Single-Use Device that was
Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N)
No
Usage of Device Reuse
Patient Sequence Number1
Patient SexUnknown
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