| Model Number |
O0121 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Material Twisted/Bent (2981)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
08/02/2023
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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 the grasping forceps had a damaged (bent) tube.The malfunction was identified during reprocessing.There was no patient harm associated with the event.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The malfunction was confirmed during a physical check by the field service engineer.The device was mechanically damaged, probably due to excessive force.No other faults found.The device was scrapped and will not be returned to olympus.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.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 over 2 years since the subject device was manufactured.Based on the results of the investigation, the cause of the bent shaft was due to external force exerted by the user.Olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.
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