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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: GYRUS ACMI, INC. URETEROSCOPE, 43CM; URETEROSCOPE AND ACCESSORIES, FLEXIBLE/RIGID

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Model Number MR-6LA
Medical Device Problem Code Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 03/22/2023
Type of Reportable Event Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
The customer reported to olympus, the ureteroscope was found to have a blurry image during device reprocessing following a therapeutic procedure.Inspection and testing of the returned device found distal tip damage.There was no patient involvement.This medical device report (mdr) is being submitted to capture the reportable malfunction found during evaluation.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The device was returned to olympus for evaluation and the customer's allegation of blurry image was confirmed.The device evaluation found damage to the distal tip.A review of the device history record (dhr) found no deviations that could have caused or contributed to the reported issue.The device was manufactured in august 2008, but the specific date was unknown.It has been over 15 years since the subject device was manufactured.Based on the device inspection findings and the incident information provided , the damage which occurred was most likely due to user mishandling during device reprocessing.The issue is addressed in the device instructions for use: "study this manual and other labeling thoroughly for safe handling and storage.Misuse of instruments can cause injury to the patient and could have an adverse effect on the procedure being performed.Do not drop instruments or allow them to be struck by other objects"; "prior to use, examine each electrode and its insulation for damage; do not use if damaged." olympus will continue to monitor the field performance of this device.
 
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Brand Name
URETEROSCOPE, 43CM
Common Device Name
URETEROSCOPE AND ACCESSORIES, FLEXIBLE/RIGID
Manufacturer (Section D)
GYRUS ACMI, INC.
800 west park drive
westborough MA 01581
Manufacturer (Section G)
GYRUS ACMI, INC.
800 west park drive
westborough MA 01581
Manufacturer Contact
todd brill
800 west park drive
westborough, MA 01581
5082077661
MDR Report Key17034883
Report Number3003790304-2023-00213
Device Sequence Number20560148
Product Code FGB
UDI-Device Identifier00821925006232
UDI-Public00821925006232
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateCA
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
K052044
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
Report Date (Section B) 05/31/2023
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 NumberMR-6LA
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Device Returned to Manufacturer
Date Returned to Manufacturer05/12/2023
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 03/22/2023
Initial Report FDA Received Date05/31/2023
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Yes
Date Device Manufactured08/01/2008
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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