MAUDE Adverse Event Report: AIZU OLYMPUS CO., LTD. CONNECTING TUBE; ENDOSCOPE REPROCESSOR ACCESSORIES

Model Number	MAJ-2138
Medical Device Problem Code	Connection Problem (2900)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	11/18/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The suspect device was sent to olympus for evaluation.Inspection and testing confirmed the reported issue (broken/unable to connect).A grey clip was broken and detached from the orange connector.The missing grey clip was not returned for evaluation.In addition, the metal connector on the opposite end of the orange connector had several minor scratches on the metal housing.The investigation is ongoing; therefore, the root cause of the reported event cannot be determined at this time.However, if additional information becomes available this report will be supplemented accordingly.
Event or Problem Description
The customer reported the subject device broke and could not be connected in the reprocessing basin.There was no harm or user injury reported due to the event.
Additional 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.It has been over 2 years since the subject device was manufactured.Based on the results of the investigation, it is likely the connecting tube could not be connected due to the coming apart of the lock lever by external stress.However, a definitive root cause could not be determined.Olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.

• Brand Name: CONNECTING TUBE
• Common Device Name: ENDOSCOPE REPROCESSOR ACCESSORIES
• 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 Key: 16416696
• Report Number: 9610595-2023-02946
• Device Sequence Number: 5742754
• Product Code: FEB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04953170404184
• UDI-Public: 04953170404184
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: CT
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K190969
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Nurse
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 04/11/2023

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 Number: MAJ-2138
• Device Lot Number: 11A
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 11/29/2022
• 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: 11/18/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/16/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/22/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/11/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/22/2021
• 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 Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown