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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: AIZU OLYMPUS CO., LTD. RHINO-LARYNGO FIBERSCOPE; RHINO-LARYNGOFIBERSCOPE

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AIZU OLYMPUS CO., LTD. RHINO-LARYNGO FIBERSCOPE; RHINO-LARYNGOFIBERSCOPE Back to Search Results
Model Number ENF-GP2
Medical Device Problem Code Mechanical Problem (1384)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Type of Reportable Event Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
To date, the device has not been returned to olympus for evaluation.Attempted to call the customer regarding an unknown model number.The model used is a placeholder.The doctor has not responded to multiple attempts.The investigation is ongoing and follow up with the user facility is currently being performed.A supplemental report will be submitted upon completion of the investigation or if any additional information is provided by the user facility.
 
Event or Problem Description
The customer reported to olympus, the rhino-laryngo fiberscope angulation becomes locked and cannot disengage.The issue was found during preparation for use.Per the physician, the devices are inspected prior to use.If during inspection the device does not flex properly, it is not used on the patient.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 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, the root cause of the locked angulation lock could not be determined without the returned device.Olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.
 
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Brand Name
RHINO-LARYNGO FIBERSCOPE
Common Device Name
RHINO-LARYNGOFIBERSCOPE
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 Key16538962
Report Number9610595-2023-04281
Device Sequence Number6265026
Product Code EOB
UDI-Device Identifier04953170399282
UDI-Public04953170399282
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateTX
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
K181240
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Serviced by Third Party (Y/N)N
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
Initial Reporter Occupation Physician
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 05/05/2023
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 NumberENF-GP2
Was Device Available for Evaluation? No
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 01/25/2023
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer04/13/2023
Initial Report FDA Received Date03/14/2023
Supplement Report FDA Received Date05/05/2023
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Yes
Date Device Manufactured09/23/2019
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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