| Model Number |
CF-HQ190I |
| 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 |
02/27/2024
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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 observed that during the device evaluation, the colonvideoscope exhibited foreign objects in bending section cover glue and jet tube.There were no reports of patient involvement.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The device was returned, and the evaluation found no malfunctions aside from the allegation reported in b5.Should additional relevant information become available, a supplemental report will be submitted.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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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 could not be established.The suggested phenomenon was confirmed - however, the foreign material in the auxiliary water channel and adhered to the a-rubber (bending section cover) glue was unable to be further specified.Moreover, no physical damage of the device was confirmed where the foreign material had remained, nor was any obvious deviation of reprocessing.Therefore, the cause of the remaining foreign material could not be presumed from the obtained information.The suggested events are detectable and preventable by handling device in accordance with the following instructions for use (ifu): ifu states the detection method in gif/cf/pcf-190 series operation manual chapter 3 preparation and inspection.Ifu states the preventive measures in gif/cf/pcf-190 series reprocessing manual chapter 5 reprocessing the endoscope.Olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.
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