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

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AIZU OLYMPUS CO., LTD. EVIS EXERA BRONCHOFIBERVIDEOSCOPE; BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE Back to Search Results
Model Number BF-XP160F
Medical Device Problem Code No Display/Image (1183)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 01/12/2024
Type of Reportable Event Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The device was returned and evaluated and found that the insertion tube was smashed causing the scope to have no image.The additional evaluation findings are as follows: the bending section glue was cracked; the bending section had a dent and the insertion tube was smashed and failed the ring gauge test.The investigation is ongoing, and 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
It was observed that during the device evaluation, the bronchofibervideoscope exhibited no image.There were no reports of patient involvement.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Corrected g2 to align with e2/e3 of the initial medwatch.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 is likely damage to the image sensor unit 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.While 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.
 
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Brand Name
EVIS EXERA BRONCHOFIBERVIDEOSCOPE
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 Key18645862
Report Number9610595-2024-02469
Device Sequence Number20894228
Product Code EOQ
UDI-Device Identifier04953170340116
UDI-Public04953170340116
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateCA
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
K033225
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Serviced by Third Party (Y/N)Unknown
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Health Professional
Initial Reporter Occupation Other Health Care Professional
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 02/13/2024
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 NumberBF-XP160F
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Device Returned to Manufacturer
Date Returned to Manufacturer01/19/2024
Is the Reporter a Health Professional? Yes
Was the Report Sent to FDA? No
Type of Report(Section G)Thirty-Day
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer Not provided
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer02/08/2024
Initial Report FDA Received Date02/05/2024
Supplement Report FDA Received Date02/13/2024
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Yes
Date Device Manufactured08/10/2007
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 Number1
Patient SexUnknown
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