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WAIR100A |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Break (1069)
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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 to olympus that the light guide cap of the scope was damaged.There were no reports of patient harm.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The subject device was returned to an olympus repair center for evaluation and the customer¿s reported issue was confirmed.The device evaluation found damage to the light guide base.It was also found that there was foreign matter adhesion on the internal lens.The investigation is ongoing.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.Based on the results of the investigation, the following defects were identified with the scope: - detaching the light guide connector (damage to the light guide base) - foreign matter adhesion on the internal lens.The reported failure modes can be attributed to user error, improper handling and application of excessive force like fall or shock.It could not be specified what the foreign material was nor the root cause of the remaining foreign material.It was unknown if the reprocessing steps were implemented in line with the instructions for use (ifu).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.Olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.
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