MAUDE Adverse Event Report: AIZU OLYMPUS CO., LTD. EVIS EXERA III COLONOVIDEOSCOPE

Model Number	PCF-PH190I
Medical Device Problem Code	Microbial Contamination of Device (2303)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/30/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, during reprocessing, the colonovideoscope tested positive for >80 colony forming units (cfus) of serratia marcescens.The user did not report any contamination or any other serious deterioration in state of health of any person, to which the scope could have been a contributory cause.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The suspect device has been returned to olympus for evaluation and the investigation is ongoing.The physical device evaluation has not been completed.Prior to the device evaluation, the device was sent out for additional microbiological testing.The microbiological analysis results are pending.The legal manufacture reviewed the customer provided the cleaning disinfection and sterilization (cds) processes where [no obvious deviations from instructions for use (ifu) were identified.Once the investigation has been completed, a supplemental report will be submitted with device evaluation results.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This report is being supplemented to provide additional information based on results of third-party testing, the customer provided cleaning disinfection and sanitization (cds) practices, the device evaluation, and the legal manufacturer's final investigation.Olympus provided the following result of the culture test, performed at the third-party labs: sampling date: (b)(6) 2024.Sampling from: all channels.Cfu: 1cfu.Bacterial identification: serratia marcescens.Sampling date: (b)(6) 2024.Sampling from: all channels.Cfu: 1cfu.Bacterial identification: bacillaceae.It is unclear if reprocessing was carried out according to the instructions for use.The device was evaluated where no abnormalities were found that could have led to the positive culture.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 root cause could not be determined.Growth of microorganisms were found through culture testing by the user after reprocessing.However, when olympus culture tested after reprocessing in accordance with instructions for use (ifu) before repair, growth was observed but the results conformed to the regulation's recommendation.The following is included in the device ifu: "an insufficiently reprocessed endoscope and/or accessory may pose an infection control risk to the patients and/or operators who touch them." olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.

• Brand Name: EVIS EXERA III COLONOVIDEOSCOPE
• Common Device Name: COLONOVIDEOSCOPE
• 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: 18891362
• Report Number: 9610595-2024-05294
• Device Sequence Number: 15350613
• Product Code: FDF
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04953170436710
• UDI-Public: 04953170436710
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: LU
• PMA/510(K) Number: K131780
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Foreign,User Facility
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 05/17/2024

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: PCF-PH190I
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/27/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/08/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/12/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/17/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/12/2021
• 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