MAUDE Adverse Event Report: AIZU OLYMPUS CO., LTD. URETERO-RENO FIBERSCOPE

Model Number	URF-P7R
Medical Device Problem Code	Leak/Splash (1354)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	12/20/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The subject device was returned to olympus for evaluation.During inspection and testing, the allegation was confirmed.The bending section cover was taped and leaking.In addition to evaluation in b5, the bending section supporter pins were lifted.(2) image guides were broken.The investigation is ongoing and follow up with the user facility is currently being performed.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
A customer reported to olympus, during reprocessing, the uretero-reno fiberscope failed a leak test and black dots were inside the distal tip lens.There was no report of patient harm associated with this event.The device was returned for evaluation.During the device evaluation, the following reportable malfunction was identified: there was a hole/cut in the bending section cover that was leaking.This medical device report (mdr) is being submitted to capture the reportable malfunction found during evaluation.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This supplemental report is being submitted to provide additional information based on the legal manufacturer's final investigation.Updated fields: b3, h4, h6.A review of the device history record found no deviations that could have caused or contributed to the reported issue.The device was returned to olympus for evaluation.The customer's allegation was confirmed.Based on the results of the investigation, physical stress was applied to bending section while the user was handling the device, which led to damage of the bending section cover (a-rubber) that caused leakage, and damage of parts of bending section.The event can be detected and prevented by handling the device in accordance with the following section of the instructions for use: chapter 3 preparation and inspection -do not strike, hit, or drop the endoscope¿s distal end, insertion tube, bending section, control section, universal cord, video connector, or light guide connector.Also, do not bend, pull, or twist the endoscope¿s distal end, insertion tube, bending section, control section, universal cord, video connector, or light guide connector with excessive force.The endoscope may be damaged and could cause patient injury, burns, bleeding, and/or perforations.It could also cause parts of the endoscope to fall off inside the patient.Chapter 4 operation 4.1 precautions -do not operate the angulation control lever with excessive force in a narrow space to the opposite direction from the bending direction while the distal end of the endoscope is not moved.The bending section may be damaged.Check the tip position of the endoscope and the shape of the bending section using fluoroscopy, etc.Do not insert the insertion tube with excessive force and twist.-do not insert the insertion tube with excessive force into the ureter or calix.The bending section may be damaged.Olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.

• Brand Name: URETERO-RENO FIBERSCOPE
• Common Device Name: URETERO-RENO FIBERSCOPE
• 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 Key: 18447071
• Report Number: 9610595-2024-00255
• Device Sequence Number: 7660977
• Product Code: FGB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04953170435102
• UDI-Public: 04953170435102
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: OH
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K181451
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 02/16/2024

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 Number: URF-P7R
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 12/22/2023
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/22/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/09/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/04/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 02/16/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/03/2021
• 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 Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown