MAUDE Adverse Event Report: AOMORI OLYMPUS CO., LTD. SINGLE USE GRASPING FORCEPS FG-253SX; DISPOSABLE GRASPING FORCEPS

Model Number	FG-253SX
Medical Device Problem Codes	Contamination (1120); Packaging Problem (3007)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	08/25/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
To date, the device has not been returned to olympus for evaluation.The investigation is ongoing.A supplemental report will be submitted upon completion of the investigation.
Event or Problem Description
The customer reported to olympus that on the single use grasping forceps fg-253sx they tried to open sterile packaging however the package ripped/peeled poorly, and the inside product was contaminated during preparation for use.There was no report of patient harm or user injury associated with this event.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This supplemental report is being submitted to provide additional information from the customer and the results of the legal manufacturer's final investigation.The customer stated that before opening, the sterile package was inspected for tears, inadequate sealing, and water damage.The procedure was completed with a similar device.This event occurred during preparation for use, therefore there was no impact on the patient or procedure.A review of the device history record found no deviations that could have caused or contributed to the reported issue.It has been less than one year since the subject device was manufactured.The subject device was not returned to aomori olympus.Therefore, the reported phenomenon or condition of the device could not be confirmed.The manufacture date cannot be identified since the subject device was not returned.Olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.

• Brand Name: SINGLE USE GRASPING FORCEPS FG-253SX
• Common Device Name: DISPOSABLE GRASPING FORCEPS
• Manufacturer (Section D): AOMORI OLYMPUS CO., LTD.; 2-248-1 okkonoki; kuroishi-shi, aomori 036-0 357; JA 036-0357
• Manufacturer (Section G): AOMORI OLYMPUS CO., LTD.; 2-248-1 okkonoki; kuroishi-shi, aomori
• Manufacturer Contact: todd brill ; 800 west park drive; westborough, MA 01581 ; 5082077661
• MDR Report Key: 17821623
• Report Number: 9614641-2023-01409
• Device Sequence Number: 20364749
• Product Code: PTS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04953170412059
• UDI-Public: 04953170412059
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CA
• PMA/510(K) Number: CLASS2-EXMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Foreign,Health Professional,User Facility
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Nurse
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 10/26/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: FG-253SX
• Device Lot Number: 37K
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/30/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/28/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/26/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 10/26/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown