MAUDE Adverse Event Report: AIZU OLYMPUS CO., LTD. EVIS EXERA BRONCHOFIBERVIDEOSCOPE; BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE

Model Number	BF-XP160F
Medical Device Problem Codes	No Display/Image (1183); Display or Visual Feedback Problem (1184)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/27/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
The customer reported to olympus, the evis exera bronchofibervideoscope had a dark screen and could not see out of it.Additionally, it was reported that the insertion tube was damaged/ crushed throughout.There was no patient/user harm or injury reported due to the event.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The device was returned to olympus for evaluation.And the customer's allegation was able to be confirmed.During the device evaluation it was observed, that the view was defective; due to excessive image guide breakage.It was also observed, that the insertion tube had severe kinks.Lastly, it was observed, that the glue of the bending section cover had cracked.The investigation is ongoing.A supplemental report will be submitted upon completion of the investigation.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This report is being supplemented to provide additional information based on the legal manufacturer's final investigation.A review of device history record and historical complaints analysis was conducted and no deviations that could have caused or contributed to the reported issue was identified.It has been over 16 years since the subject device was manufactured.Based on the results of the investigation, a definitive root cause could not be established.The suggested phenomenon was presumed to have been due to some electronic factor caused the suggested event - the contact may have been temporarily poor due to foreign material on electrical contacts of the scope connector and the suggested event occurred.However, this could not be further specified.It is suggested that the user facility review the method of handling for the device according to the instructions for use (ifu).The instructions for use (ifu) state the following regarding the suggested phenomenon: "important information ¿ please read before use precaution for disappeared or frozen endoscopic image; warning ·follow the precautions given below when handling the instrument.Otherwise, the endoscopic image may disappear unexpectedly or the frozen image may not be restored during the examination.Precaution for disappeared or frozen endoscopic image; caution ¿ turn the video system center off before connecting or disconnecting the videoscope cable from the electrical connector on the endoscope.Turn the switch on or off only when the videoscope cable is connected to both the video system center and electrical connector on the endoscope.Failure to do so can result in equipment damage, including destruction of the ccd [charged coupled device].¿ do not touch the electrical contacts inside the electrical connector.Ccd damage may result.3.6 inspection of the endoscopic system inspection of the endoscopic image 4.While observing the palm of your hand, confirm that the wli and nbi endoscopic image is free from noise, blur, fog, or other irregularities.5.Angulate the bending section and confirm that the endoscopic image is free from momentary disappearing or other irregularities.Chapter 5 troubleshooting if the endoscope is visibly damaged, does not function as expected or is found to have irregularities during the inspection described in chapter 3, ¿preparation and inspection¿, do not use the endoscope.Contact olympus.Some problems that appear to be malfunctions may be correctable by referring to section 5.1, ¿troubleshooting guide¿.If the problem cannot be resolved by the described remedial action, stop using the endoscope and send it to olympus for repair.Olympus does not repair accessory parts.If an accessory part becomes damaged, contact olympus to purchase a replacement." olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.

• Brand Name: EVIS EXERA BRONCHOFIBERVIDEOSCOPE
• Common Device Name: BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE
• 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: 16782132
• Report Number: 9610595-2023-06450
• Device Sequence Number: 6378134
• Product Code: EOQ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04953170340116
• UDI-Public: 04953170340116
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: OH
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K033225
• 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: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 09/14/2023

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: BF-XP160F
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 03/28/2023
• 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: 03/27/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/07/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/20/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 09/14/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/12/2007
• 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