| Model Number |
BD-400P-2080 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Mechanical Problem (1384); Physical Resistance/Sticking (4012)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
04/28/2023
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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 that when using an ez dilate balloon dilator (fw) 18-19-20, the balloon got stuck in the endoscope and needed to be cut to remove it.The event occurred during the therapeutic procedure (upper gi endoscopy) and was completed with a similar device.There was no patient harm associated with the event.This report is linked to patient identifier: (b)(6).
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The device is expected to be returned for evaluation.The investigation is ongoing, and a supplemental report will be submitted upon completion of the investigation or if any additional information is provided.
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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.Correction to b1 of the previous report: "hospitalization - initial or prolonged" was inadvertently checked.A review of the device history record found no deviations that could have caused or contributed to the reported issue.A formal investigation concluded the malfunction occurred due to a manufacturing process defect.There have since been an exhaustive revision of the process.Olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.
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