| Model Number |
WA00013A |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Electrical /Electronic Property Problem (1198)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
08/29/2023
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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 that the hf-cable had an er08 and an open circuit.The event occurred during a procedure.The procedure was finished with a similar device.There was no patient harm associated with the event.The device was evaluated, and it was found that there was a damaged cable.This mdr (medical device report) is being submitted to capture the reportable malfunction found during the device evaluation.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The device was returned and evaluated, and the customer¿s allegation was confirmed.In addition to the damaged cable, additional findings were as follows: appearance of the cable was normal without obvious distortion and deformation; contact pin of the connector was normal; and when measuring with a multimeter, one of the interface ends was disconnected.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.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 event was unable to be identified.The event likely occurred due to age-related wear and tear in connection with improper handling by the user.Olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.
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