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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: OLYMPUS WINTER & IBE GMBH URETEROSCOPE, 6,4/7,8 FR. X 330 MM, 7°, 4,2 FR. CHANNEL, WITH WA00395A

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OLYMPUS WINTER & IBE GMBH URETEROSCOPE, 6,4/7,8 FR. X 330 MM, 7°, 4,2 FR. CHANNEL, WITH WA00395A Back to Search Results
Model Number WA29041A
Medical Device Problem Code Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 05/08/2023
Type of Reportable Event Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
The customer reported to olympus, the ureteroscope had a broken plastic attachment.The issue was found during preparation for use.There were no reports of patient harm.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
In a follow up communication with the customer, it was noted that the device was inspected prior to use.The reported problem did not affect the diagnostic or therapeutic outcome of the procedure.No patient was involved.There was no other information provided.The subject device was returned to an olympus repair center for evaluation and the customer¿s reported problem was confirmed.The device evaluation found outer tube was bent, there was dirt in the objective lens and optical fiber inspection found debris in the fiber system.The investigation is ongoing.A supplemental report will be submitted upon completion of the investigation or if any additional information is provided by the user facility.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This report is being supplemented to provide additional information based on the legal manufacturer's investigation.A review of the device history record found no deviations that could have caused or contributed to the reported issue.It has been over 3 years since the subject device was manufactured.Based on the results of the legal manufacturer's investigation, a definitive root cause of the reported event could not be identified.However, it's likely the cause is related to instructions for use being forgotten due to human error.Olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.
 
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Brand Name
URETEROSCOPE, 6,4/7,8 FR. X 330 MM, 7°, 4,2 FR. CHANNEL, WITH WA00395A
Common Device Name
URETEROSCOPE
Manufacturer (Section D)
OLYMPUS WINTER & IBE GMBH
kuehnstrasse 61
hamburg, hamburg 22045
GM  22045
Manufacturer (Section G)
OLYMPUS WINTER & IBE GMBH
kuehnstrasse 61
hamburg
Manufacturer Contact
todd brill
800 west park drive
westborough, MA 01581
5082077661
MDR Report Key17075180
Report Number9610773-2023-01564
Device Sequence Number6679537
Product Code FGB
UDI-Device Identifier04042761063036
UDI-Public04042761063036
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateFL
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
K951855
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Serviced by Third Party (Y/N)Unknown
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source User Facility
Initial Reporter Occupation Non-Healthcare Professional
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 03/13/2024
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 NumberWA29041A
Device Catalogue NumberWA29041A
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Device Returned to Manufacturer
Date Returned to Manufacturer05/11/2023
Was the Report Sent to FDA? No
Type of Report(Section G)Thirty-Day
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 05/08/2023
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer03/11/2024
Initial Report FDA Received Date06/06/2023
Supplement Report FDA Received Date03/13/2024
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Yes
Date Device Manufactured12/03/2020
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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