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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: AIZU OLYMPUS CO., LTD. BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE

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Model Number BF-P150
Medical Device Problem Code No Display/Image (1183)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Type of Reportable Event Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
The third party repair reported (on behalf of the customer) that the bronchovideoscope was leaking and not displaying an image.This occurred during reprocessing for a diagnostic bronchoscopy procedure.The procedure was completed with similar competitor device.There was no report of patient harm.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The device was not returned to olympus, however, it was returned to a third party for repair.During third party evaluation, it was found that the bronchovideoscope was leaking at the bending section rubber, and the scope connector.Additionally, the image was faulty/hazy due to the moisture contamination.Other evaluation findings are as follows: the bending section rubber was torn; the instrument had dried out; the insertion tube was crushed, wrinkled, and collapsed; and the distal end was detached from the bending section.The investigation is ongoing, and a supplemental report will be submitted upon completion of the investigation or if any additional information is provided by the user facility.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This report is being supplemented to provide additional information based on the legal manufacturer's final investigation.A review of device history record and historical complaints analysis was conducted and no deviations that could have caused or contributed to the reported issue was identified.Based on the results of the investigation, olympus confirmed the biopsy channel was leaking while the user was handling the device, and water invaded the device.Due to the water invasion, abnormality of electronic parts occurred which led to the malfunction.The event can be prevented by following the instructions for use (ifu) which state: "important information ¿ please read before use warnings and cautions: caution ·do not touch the electrical contacts inside the electrical connector.Ccd (charged coupled device unit) damage may result.·turn the video system center cv-150 off before connecting or disconnecting the videoscope cable from the electrical connector on the endoscope.Turn the video system center cv-150 on or off only when the videoscope cable is connected to both the video system center cv-150 and the electrical connector on the endoscope.Failure to do so can result in equipment damage, including destruction of the ccd.3.6 inspection of the endoscopic system inspection of the endoscopic image 4.While observing the palm of your hand, confirm that the endoscopic image is free from noise, blur, fog or other irregularities.5.Angulate the endoscope and confirm that the endoscopic image does not momentarily disappear or displays any other irregularities.Chapter 5 troubleshooting if the endoscope is visibly damaged, does not function as expected or is found to have irregularities during the inspection described in chapter 3, ¿preparation and inspection¿, do not use the endoscope.Contact olympus.Some problems that appear to be malfunctions may be correctable by referring to section 5.1, ¿troubleshooting guide¿ on page 55.If the problem cannot be resolved by the described remedial action, stop using the endoscope and send it to olympus for repair.If any abnormality in the function of the endoscope and/or endoscopic image is suspected during use, stop the examination immediately and carefully withdraw the endoscope from the patient as described in section 5.2, ¿withdrawal of the endoscope with an abnormality¿ on page 58." olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.
 
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Brand Name
BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE
Common Device Name
BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE
Manufacturer (Section D)
AIZU OLYMPUS CO., LTD.
3-1-1 niiderakita
aizuwakamatsu-shi, fukushima 965-8 520
JA  965-8520
Manufacturer (Section G)
AIZU OLYMPUS CO., LTD.
3-1-1 niiderakita
aizuwakamatsu-shi, fukushima
Manufacturer Contact
todd brill
800 west park drive
westborough, MA 01581
5082077661
MDR Report Key17977811
Report Number9610595-2023-15588
Device Sequence Number3518313
Product Code EOQ
UDI-Device Identifier04953170288876
UDI-Public04953170288876
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountrySF
PMA/510(K) Number
K023984
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Serviced by Third Party (Y/N)Unknown
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Other,Foreign,Health Professional,User Facility,Distributor
Initial Reporter Occupation Other Health Care Professional
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 12/14/2023
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 NumberBF-P150
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 10/03/2023
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer12/11/2023
Initial Report FDA Received Date10/20/2023
Supplement Report FDA Received Date12/14/2023
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
Date Device Manufactured02/02/2016
Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N) No
Is This a Single-Use Device that was
Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N)
No
Usage of Device Initial
Patient Sequence Number1
Patient SexUnknown
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