MAUDE Adverse Event Report: AIZU OLYMPUS CO., LTD. TRACHEAL INTUBATION FIBERSCOPE

Model Number	LF-GP
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 to olympus for evaluation.In addition to reported finding in b5, the device evaluation found that the water tightness was lost due to a cut on the connecting tube, the bending angle in up direction did not meet the standard value due to wear of angle wire, the image was foggy due to damage on the objective lens, and the connecting tube had a dent.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.
Event or Problem Description
A user facility returned the olympus asset, fiberscope to the olympus service center.Upon inspection and testing of the returned device, it was observed that the coating of the connecting tube was peeling.This report is being submitted for the reportable malfunction found during evaluation.There was no patient involvement.
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 17 years since the subject device was manufactured.The device instructions for use document was reviewed.Review showed the following relevant instruction related to detection of this issue in chapter 3, section 3.2: preparation and inspection of the endoscope: 1.Visually inspect the control section for excessive scratching.2.Visually inspect the boot and the insertion tube near the boot for bends, twists or other irregularities.3.Visually inspect the surface of the insertion tube for dents, bulges, swelling, peeling or other irregularities.4.Carefully run your fingertips over the entire length of the insertion tube.Inspect for any protruding objects or other irregularities." investigation found that the peeling was likely caused by stress of repeated use, external factors or handling.However, the root cause could not be specified.Olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.

• Brand Name: TRACHEAL INTUBATION FIBERSCOPE
• Common Device Name: TRACHEAL INTUBATION 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: 18508392
• Report Number: 9610595-2024-00854
• Device Sequence Number: 12750226
• Product Code: EOQ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04953170061998
• UDI-Public: 04953170061998
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K981543
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Foreign,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 02/09/2024

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: LF-GP
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 12/25/2023
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/26/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/26/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/12/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 02/09/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/07/2006
• 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