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The customer reported to olympus, the cf resectoscope inner sheath, 25fr has a broken, missing tip.The issue was found during reprocessing.There were no reports of patient harm.
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This report is being supplemented to provide additional information obtained from the customer and results the approved final investigation.The device was manufactured in may 2022, but the specific date is unknown.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, as a ceramic material is brittle in nature, all ceramic tips are susceptible to fracture even though a more robust re-design was implemented back in march 2014.Potential damage to distal tip is addressed in the device instructions for use: - "study this manual and other labeling thoroughly for safe handling, storage and usage, including instructions for all generators and accessories.Failure to properly follow the instructions, warnings, and cautions may lead to serious surgical consequences or injury to the patient.Misuse of instruments can cause injury to the patient and could have an adverse effect on the procedure being performed.Do not drop instruments, or allow them to be struck by other objects." - " do not use an instrument that fails to meet the criteria stated in the labeling or that has been damaged.Damage may result in the loss of the entire ceramic tip or fragments of the ceramic tip.If there is evidence of charring, burn spots, chips or cracks in the ceramic tip or surrounding area, do not use." olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.
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