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MAF-TM2 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Device Reprocessing Problem (1091)
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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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Event or Problem Description
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The customer reported the airway mobilescope was reprocessed with an oer-6 endoscope reprocessor that could not drain water sufficiently when replacing the water filter.The water filter was not changed every month and it was operated for about half a year.The issue was found during reprocessing.There were no reports of patient harm.This report is related to the following linked patient identifiers: (b)(6).
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This event is under investigation.A supplemental report will be submitted upon receiving additional information.
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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 investigation.A review of the device history record found no deviations that could have caused or contributed to the reported issue.Based on the results of the investigation, the root cause of the incorrect reprocessing was use of a different procedure than the instruction manual.The event can be detected/prevented by following the instructions for use which state: ¿ ¿chapter 7 section 3 replacing the water filter (maj-2317)¿, the water filter failed to have been correctly replaced.The replacement frequency in the subject facility is approximately every half a year by contrast to every 2 months of replacement frequency which was recommended in the instruction manual.¿ olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.
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