| Model Number |
KD-V431M-0720 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Material Split, Cut or Torn (4008)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
03/21/2023
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Event or Problem Description
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The customer reported the single use 3-lumen sphincterotome had something like a thread attached to the knife.The issue occurred during a therapeutic procedure.The device was used to complete the procedure.There was no reported patient harm or impact due to this event.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Full e1 establishment name: (b)(6) hospital.During device evaluation at olympus, it was found the knife was deformed and some parts were burnt and discolored.The wire sheathing was torn into threads.A review of the device history record found no deviations that could have caused or contributed to the reported issue.Although a definitive root cause of the torn coating could not be determined, likely factors causing the tear could have been the following: - the knife wire was deformed and the coated portion of the cutting wire has possibly been rubbed due to the effect of contacting a metal area of the endoscope.- it is possible that the slider was slightly pushed causing the cutting wire to deflect.The coated portion of the cutting wire has possibly been rubbed due to the effect of contacting a metal area of the endoscope.The customer may be able to reduce and prevent occurrence of the event by handling device in accordance with the following ifu : - when inserting the instrument into the endoscope, be sure that the cutting wire is parallel to the tube.Otherwise, the metal part of the forceps elevator may contact the cutting wire and peel off the coating material.If additional information becomes available at a later date, this report will be supplemented.Olympus will continue to monitor the field performance of this device.
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