| Model Number |
OTV-S7H-NA-10E |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Image Display Error/Artifact (1304)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The device was returned for evaluation.The reported issue (part of image not displayed) was confirmed during testing; this was determined caused by a defective coupler unit.In addition to the partial loss of image, the following issues were identified: the coupler unit was corroded; one of the washer rings was deformed and dirty; a portion of the camera head could not be fully fixed back into place; screws can't be fixed with proper torque into the switch button stage, remote button 2 was non-functional; the connector cable had a pinhole; the remote buttons had sustained fluid ingression; and the ac plate was discolored.The investigation is ongoing.A supplemental report will be submitted upon completion of investigation.
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Event or Problem Description
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The customer reported the olympus autoclavable camera head caused the displayed image to partially disappear.The issue was identified during reprocessing.No adverse effects to patient were reported.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This report is being supplemented to provide additional information based on the legal manufacturer's final investigation.Based on the results of the investigation, the phenomenon, "the image is cropped due to a defective coupler unit¿, was confirmed.Therefore, it was determined that the reportable phenomenon, "the image is not displayed at full", occurred due to a defective coupler unit.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.Olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.
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