MAUDE Adverse Event Report: AIZU OLYMPUS CO., LTD. EVIS EXERA BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE

Model Number	BF-3C160
Medical Device Problem Code	No Display/Image (1183)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	12/28/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
The customer reported to olympus that the evis excera bronchovideoscope had no image on the screen.There was no patient harm or user injury reported due to the event.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The device was returned to olympus for evaluation and the evaluation found that during a leak test, the dunk test failed and there were no other leaks after taped.Other non-critical findings include a cut or scratch of the bending section of the autoclavable rubber which caused a leak and also the glue was chipped and lifting.Other findings included distort image due to moisture at the body control unit and after aeration the image was ok, clear no stains.Also, with the insertion tube- multiple heavy dent and buckles, failed ring gauge.Switch/camera - all switches not working but after aeration all switches working.Control body's advanced diagnostics, moisture inside, after aeration, dry.Scope connectors advances, diagnostics dry, peeling-off labels.Angulation- up angulation low.The investigation is ongoing.A supplemental report will be submitted upon completion of the investigation or if any additional information is provided by the user facility.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This report is being supplemented to provide additional information based on the legal manufacturer's final investigation.The device was returned, and an evaluation was completed.A review of device history record and historical complaints analysis was conducted and no deviations that could have caused or contributed to the reported issue were identified.Based on the results of the investigation, it based on the results of the investigation, it is likely that leakage from a-rubber and squeezed insertion section were due to some external stress while handling the device by the user caused the no image to occur.However, a definitive root cause could not be determined.The following information is stated in the instructions for use (ifu): ¿important information ¿ please read before use precaution for disappeared or frozen endoscopic image: warning follow the precautions given below.Otherwise, the endoscopic image may disappear unexpectedly or the frozen image may not be restored during the examination.Precaution for disappeared or frozen endoscopic image: caution turn the video system center off before connecting or disconnecting the videoscope cable from the electrical connector on the endoscope.Turn the switch on or off only when the videoscope cable is connected to both the video system center and electrical connector on the endoscope.Failure to do so can result in equipment damage, including destruction of the ccd.3.6 "inspection of the endoscopic system" inspection of the endoscopic image 4.Whilue observing the palm of your hand, confirm that the examination light is output and that the endoscopic image is free from noise, blur, fog, or other irregularities.5.Angulate the bending section and confirm that the endoscopic image is free from momentary disappearing or other irregularities.Chapter 5 "troubleshooting" if the endoscope is visibly damaged, does not function as expected or is found to have irregularities during the inspection described in chapter 3, ¿preparation and inspection,¿ do not use the endoscope.Contact olympus.Some problems that appear to be malfunctions may be correctable by referring to section 5.1, ¿troubleshooting guide.¿ if the problem cannot be resolved by the described remedial action, stop using the endoscope and send it to olympus for repair.Olympus does not repair accessory parts.If an accessory part becomes damaged, contact olympus to purchase a replacement.If any abnormality in the function of the endoscope and/or endoscopic image is suspected during use, stop the examination immediately and carefully withdraw the endoscope from the patient as described in section 5.2, ¿withdrawal of the endoscope with an abnormality.Olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.

• Brand Name: EVIS EXERA BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE
• Common Device Name: BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE
• 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: 18486841
• Report Number: 9610595-2024-00645
• Device Sequence Number: 3665349
• Product Code: EOQ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04953170340031
• UDI-Public: 04953170340031
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: IL
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K023984
• 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): 02/17/2024

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: BF-3C160
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 01/03/2024
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/28/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/09/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/10/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 02/17/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/10/2016
• 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