MAUDE Adverse Event Report: AIZU OLYMPUS CO., LTD. EVIS EXERA II GASTROINTESTINAL VIDEOSCOPE

Model Number	GIF-H180J
Medical Device Problem Code	Poor Quality Image (1408)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/07/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The device was returned, and the customer allegation was not confirmed.However, the evaluation found that the image was running due to fluid invasion inside of the scope connector and corrosion and the charged coupled device wire.Should additional relevant information become available, a supplemental report will be submitted.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported, the gastrointestinal videoscope had dark distilled blurry video image.There were no reports of patient harm.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This report is being supplemented to provide additional information based on the legal manufacturer's investigation and correction to h4.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, the root cause of the blurry video image was an air leak caused fluid invasion at the scope connector.Stress was applied to the connector, caused an air/water leak at the scope connector the imager had humidity invasion or damage due to fluid immersion.The event can be detected/prevented by following the instructions for use which state: ¿chapter 3 preparation and inspection before each case, prepare and inspect this instrument as instructed below.Inspect other equipment to be used with this instrument as instructed in their respective instruction manuals.Should any irregularity be observed after inspection, follow the instructions as described in chapter 5, ¿troubleshooting¿.If this instrument malfunctions, do not use it.Return it to olympus for repair as described in section 5.3, ¿returning the endoscope for repair¿ on page 99.Warning: using an endoscope that is not functioning properly may compromise patient or operator safety and may result in more severe equipment damage.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.Warning: never use the endoscope on a patient if an irregularity is observed.Damage or an irregularity in the instrument may compromise patient or user safety and may result in more severe equipment damage.Should any irregularity in the function of the endoscope and/or endoscopic image be observed 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 irregularity¿ on page 97.¿ olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.

• Brand Name: EVIS EXERA II GASTROINTESTINAL VIDEOSCOPE
• Common Device Name: GASTROINTESTINAL VIDEOSCOPE
• 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: 18767341
• Report Number: 9610595-2024-03833
• Device Sequence Number: 20782438
• Product Code: FDS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04953170275456
• UDI-Public: 04953170275456
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: AZ
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K051645
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional,User Facility
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Biomedical Engineer
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 04/04/2024

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: GIF-H180J
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 02/08/2024
• 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: 02/07/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/25/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/23/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/04/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/21/2012
• 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