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MAF-TM |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Peeled/Delaminated (1454)
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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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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The device was returned and evaluated.In addition to the malfunction documented in b5, the additional non-reportable findings were as follows: due to a damage on camera section, water tightness was lost, connecting tube had a dent, due to damage on camera section, display did not move smoothly, the suction cover had a scratch, the up/down angulation lever plate was sticky, the grip was sticky, the grip had a scratch, the control unit had a scratch, the connecting tube had a buckling, the suction cover was sticky due to water leakage, the camera section was sticky due to water leakage, due to a dent on channel tube, the channel cleaning brush cannot be inserted smoothly, due to a dent on channel tube, forceps cannot be inserted smoothly, due to damage on control section, the angulation lever did not move smoothly, due to wear of angle wire, the bending angle in up direction did not meet the standard value, the connecting tube had a wrinkle, the adhesive on bending section cover had a chip, the control unit had corrosion due to water leakage and the bending section cover had a scratch.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.
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Event or Problem Description
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An olympus representative reported to olympus on behalf of the customer that the airway mobilescope had an isolated leak.The device was returned for evaluation.During the device evaluation, the following reportable malfunction was found: the coat of the image guide pipe was peeling off (1mm2 or more).There were no reports of patient harm associated with the event.This medical device report (mdr) is being submitted to capture the reportable malfunction found during evaluation.
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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 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 peeling coat of the image guide pipe was caused by stress of repeated use, external factors, or handling.The event can be detected/prevented by following the instructions for use which state: ¿ ¿chapter 3 preparation and inspection 3.6 inspection of the endoscope".Inspection of the endoscope 4.Inspect the boot and the insertion section near the boot for bends, twists, or other irregularities.5.Inspect the external surface of the entire insertion section including the bending section and the distal end for dents, bulges, swelling, scratches, holes, sagging, transformation, bends, adhesion of foreign bodies, missing parts, protruding objects, or other irregularities.6.Holding the control section with one hand, carefully run your other hand back and forth over the entire length of the insertion section confirm that no objects or metallic wire protrudes from the insertion section.Also, confirm that the insertion tube is not abnormally rigid.¿ olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.
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