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The device was returned to olympus for evaluation, and the customer's allegation was confirmed.Additionally, the device evaluation found the instrument channel was deformed internally, preventing the insertion of cleaning brushes or forceps.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.
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This report is being supplemented to provide additional information based on the legal manufacturer's final investigation and correction to h4.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 physical stress was applied to the insertion section while the user was handling the device which led to damaged charge coupled device unit.As a result, the reportable phenomenon occurred.The event can be prevented by following the instructions for use which state: "inspection of the endoscopic image do not strike, bend, hit, pull, twist, or drop the endoscope¿s distal end, insertion tube, bending section, control section, universal cord, or endoscope connector with excessive force.The endoscope may be damaged and could cause patient injury, such as burns, bleeding, and/or perforation.It could also cause parts of the endoscope to fall off inside the patient.".Olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.
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