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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: AIZU OLYMPUS CO., LTD. AIRWAY MOBILESCOPE

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Model Number MAF-GM
Medical Device Problem Code Peeled/Delaminated (1454)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Type of Reportable Event Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The device was returned and evaluated.In addition to the malfunction documented in b5, the connecting tube had coating peeling (1mm2 or more).The additional evaluation findings are as follows: the battery/card cover was deformed, due to a pinhole on channel tube, water tightness was lost, due to a damage on camera section, the water tightness was lost, the adhesive on bending section cover had a chip, the connecting tube had a wrinkle, due to wear of angle wire, the bending angle in up direction did not meet the standard value, image guide bundle had significant breakages, due to damage on image guide bundle, the image had a stain, and due to deformation, the buckle could not be opened or closed smoothly.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.
 
Event or Problem Description
The olympus representative reported (on behalf of the customer) that the battery cap was damaged on the airway mobilescope and the power did not turn on.The device was returned for evaluation.During the device evaluation, it was found that the coating on the image guide tube was peeling.There were no reports of patient harm.This medical device report (mdr) is being submitted to capture the reportable malfunction found during evaluation.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This report is being supplemented to provide additional information based on the legal manufacturer's final investigation.A review of the device history record found no deviations that could have caused or contributed to the reported issue.It has been over 10 years since the subject device was manufactured.Based on the results of the investigation and the information provided, the specific root cause of the insertion tube coating peeling off could not be determined.However, it may have been caused by stress of repeated use, external factors, or handling.The event can be detected/prevented by following the instructions for use: the olympus airway mobilescope maf type gm instruction manual, chapter 3 ¿preparation and inspection¿, section 3.6 ¿inspection of the endoscope¿ describes how to inspect for the subject event.Olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.
 
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Brand Name
AIRWAY MOBILESCOPE
Common Device Name
AIRWAY MOBILESCOPE
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 Key18379296
Report Number9610595-2023-20173
Device Sequence Number15357780
Product Code EOQ
UDI-Device Identifier04953170340369
UDI-Public04953170340369
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountryJA
PMA/510(K) Number
K082720
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Serviced by Third Party (Y/N)Unknown
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Other,Foreign,User Facility,Company Representative
Initial Reporter Occupation Non-Healthcare Professional
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 01/29/2024
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 NumberMAF-GM
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Device Returned to Manufacturer
Date Returned to Manufacturer11/28/2023
Was the Report Sent to FDA? No
Type of Report(Section G)Thirty-Day
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 12/15/2023
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer01/18/2024
Initial Report FDA Received Date12/21/2023
Supplement Report FDA Received Date01/29/2024
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Yes
Date Device Manufactured12/24/2013
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 Reuse
Patient Sequence Number1
Patient SexUnknown
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