| Model Number |
UHI-3 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
No Pressure (2994)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
03/16/2023
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Event or Problem Description
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The customer reported to olympus that during preparation for a diagnostic procedure, the high flow insufflation unit would not insufflate.At a certain point while using the device, the air pressure shut down.There were no reports of patient harm associated with this event.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The device was evaluated by olympus.The evaluation found that the allegation was confirmed.The unit was thoroughly inspected and tested, and it was found to fail intermittently with all leds on the front lighting up due to a faulty main board.The investigation is ongoing.A supplemental report will be submitted upon completion of the investigation.
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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.Since the device is more than 15 years old, the device history record was unable to be reviewed.However, olympus only releases products to market that meet all manufacturing specifications and final product release criteria.Based on the results of the investigation it is likely the reported issue was caused by a faulty main printed circuit board.However, the specific cause of the faulty main printed circuit board was not established at this time.Olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.
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