| Model Number |
ENF-XP |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Peeled/Delaminated (1454)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
06/29/2023
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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 medical that the rhino-laryngo fiberscope failed the leak test due to the distal tip peeling off.No adverse effects to patient reported.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The device was returned for evaluation.The investigation is ongoing.A supplemental report will be submitted upon completion of 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.Updated fields: h6 and h10.A review of the device history record found no deviations that could have caused or contributed to the reported issue.It has been more than 2 years since the subject device was manufactured.Based on the results of the investigation, excessive stress was placed on the device by the user during reprocessing/maintenance which resulted in damage.The event can be detected and prevented in accordance with the following instructions for use: operation manual chapter 3 preparation and inspection in addition, the following non-reportable malfunctions were found during the device evaluation: the bending section cover (a-rubber) was torn.The image guide (ig) had excessive damage.The insertion tube was dented.Olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.
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