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MAF-DM2 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Peeled/Delaminated (1454)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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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 inspection, the coating of the airway mobilescope image guide tube was peeling.There were no reports of patient involvement.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The device evaluation is ongoing.Should additional relevant information become available, a supplemental report will be submitted.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This supplemental report is being submitted to provide the results of 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.It has been over three (3) years since the subject device was manufactured.Based on the results of the investigation, a definitive root cause could not be determined.However, it is likely that the coating on the insertion tube was peeled off due to stress from repeated use, external factors, or handling.The event can be detected by following the instructions for use which state: ¿chapter 3 preparation and inspection, 3.6 inspection of the endoscope¿.Olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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