MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SHIRAKAWA OLYMPUS CO., LTD. VIDEO ADAPTER

Model Number AR-T12E

Device Problem No Display/Image (1183)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The device was returned, and an initial evaluation was conducted by olympus; however, investigation is ongoing.During the initial evaluation, the user¿s report was confirmed.The unit was not displaying an image and the coupler lens was found missing.If additional information becomes available following the device evaluation, a supplemental report will be filed.

Event Description

The customer reported that his olympus video adapter was not displaying an image and missing its glass lens.According to the initial reporter, this event took place during procedure preparation.There was no patient harm reported as a result of this event.

Manufacturer Narrative

This report is being supplemented to provide additional information based on the legal manufacturer's final investigation.Sections e2 and e3 were corrected to align with the initial report.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 definitive root cause of the image failure could not be determined.It is possible that the image was not displayed due to the missing glass.Olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.

• Brand Name: VIDEO ADAPTER
• Type of Device: VIDEO ADAPTER
• Manufacturer (Section D): SHIRAKAWA OLYMPUS CO., LTD.; 3-1 okamiyama; odakura, nishigo-mura,; nishishirakawa-gun, fukushima 961-8 061; JA 961-8061
• Manufacturer (Section G): SHIRAKAWA OLYMPUS CO., LTD.; 3-1 okamiyama; odakura, nishigo-mura,; nishishirakawa-gun, fukushima
• Manufacturer Contact: todd brill ; 800 west park drive; westborough, MA 01581 ; 5082077661
• MDR Report Key: 17010313
• MDR Text Key: 316768235
• Report Number: 3002808148-2023-05324
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GCJ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04953170023804
• UDI-Public: 04953170023804
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K955404
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: User Facility
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 07/20/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 05/26/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: AR-T12E
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 05/19/2023
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 06/21/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1