| Model Number |
PCF-Q180AL |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Failure to Clean Adequately (4048)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
01/12/2024
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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.In addition to the reportable malfunction documented in b5, the evaluation findings are as follows: the distal end plastic cover was dented; the bending section cover glue was cracked; the objective lens and the light guide lens were cracked; switch1 was cut; the insertion tube and light guide tube were buckled; the angulation was reduced in the up/down/left/right angulation control knob; the control knob was loose; the olympus name plate was missing and the labels were scratched.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.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was observed that during the device evaluation, the colonovideoscope exhibited foreign material was clogged in the nozzle.There were no reports of patient involvement.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This supplemental report is being submitted to provide the results of the legal manufacturer's final investigation.Additional information added to field h6.Since the device is more than 15 years old, the device history record was unable to be reviewed.However, olympus only releases products to market that meet all manufacturing specifications and final product release criteria.Based on the results of the investigation, we could not conclusively specify the cause of the foreign material remained in the device from the obtained information.The event can be detected and prevented by following the instructions for use which state: ifu states that detection method in evis exera ii gif/cf/pcf type 180 series operation manual chapter 3 preparation and inspection.Ifu states that preventive measure in evis exera ii gif/cf/pcf type 180 series reprocessing manual chapter 5 reprocessing the endoscope (and related reprocessing accessories).Olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.
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