| Model Number |
WA4KA470 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Crack (1135); Material Integrity Problem (2978); Noise, Audible (3273)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
02/14/2024
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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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It was reported, the rigid rhinoscope had a mechanical damage and noise.The sound black eye piece was cracked.There were no reports of patient harm.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The device was returned and the evaluated and found that the eyepiece funnel was broken.Should additional relevant information become available, a supplemental report will be submitted.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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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.Based on the results of the investigation, a definitive root cause of the reported cracked eyepiece issue could not be determined, however, the observed defects indicate that the issue was caused by excessive force during user handling/mishandling.The broken lens in the optical system is a result of dents in the cladding tube.Olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.
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