| Model Number |
GIF-XP190N |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Device Reprocessing Problem (1091)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
12/19/2023
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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 to olympus for evaluation and the evaluation found the device passed all air testing and the residual water check.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.
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Event or Problem Description
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The customer reported to olympus that during the reprocessing, the gastrointestinal videoscope was not completing reprocessing cycles.There were no reports of patient harm.
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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 final 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, a definitive root cause could not be established.The suggested phenomenon was presumed to have been due to a difference in recognition on device handling or reprocessing steps between the olympus recommendation and the user facility.The user can prevent the suggested event by handling the device in accordance with the following instructions for use (ifu): gif/cf/pcf-190 series reprocessing manual chapter 5 reprocessing the endoscope.It is recommended that the user facility contact olympus for repair when an abnormality of the device such as leakage/damage is detected ¿ the user facility is furthermore encouraged to contact olympus should they have questions or uncertain steps, so that observation/training may be provided.Olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.
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