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The device was returned to olympus for evaluation and repair.The investigation is still in progress; therefore, the root cause of the reported defect cannot be determined at this time.However, if additional information becomes available, this report will be supplemented accordingly.In general, the customer is required to inspect the device for defects, check the function of all devices and have alternate equipment prior to use.Olympus will continue to monitor the field performance of this device.
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This report is being supplemented to provide additional information based on the device evaluation and the legal manufacturer's final investigation.Correction to d5, g2 (adding other, japan), h4, h10 (reprocessing information of subject device) information was inadvertently not included on the initial medwatch.Reprocessing of subject device the customer confirmed they cleaned, disinfected, and sterilized the product before sending it to olympus.The customer did not know when the foreign material adhered to the endoscope or whether the endoscope was used for a procedure with the foreign material attached to it.The customer flushed the air/water nozzle with water and air; immersed the endoscope in the detergent solution; unknown if it was wiped/brushed the air/water nozzle with clean lint-free cloths, brushes, or sponges; and flushed the air/water nozzle with the detergent solution.The device was returned and an evaluation was completed for it.During inspection, olympus confirmed the reported event, foreign matter from the forceps channel was found.Additionally, a pinhole on the bending rubber, insufficient angle, water immersion in the control section, leaking form the ud (up/down) plate, lg (light guide) bundle, lg (light guide) tube, yellowish discoloration of the lg bundle, corrosion on the venting connector, scratches on the a-rubber (bending section cover), and deformation of the video connector and video connector cover; however, these defects are not considered severe enough to cause a potential adverse event.A review of the device history record found no deviations that could have caused or contributed to the reported issue.It has been over 9 years since the subject device was manufactured.Based on the results of the investigation, it is likely the foreign material from the forceps channel occurred due to insufficient cleaning (handling problem).However, a definitive root cause could not be determined.The following information is stated in the instructions for use (ifu): ¿chapter 4 reprocessing workflow for endoscopes and accessories.Chapter 5 reprocessing the endoscope (and related reprocessing accessories)¿.Olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.
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