MAUDE Adverse Event Report: AIZU OLYMPUS CO., LTD. OES BRONCHOFIBERSCOPE

Model Number	BF-3C40
Medical Device Problem Code	Peeled/Delaminated (1454)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was observed that during the device inspection, the bronchofiberscope exhibited peeling of coating of the image guide pipe.There were no reports of patient involvement.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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 was identified.Based on the results of the investigation, physical stress was applied to the insertion section during user handling and caused the coating to peel.The suggested event is detectable and preventable by handling the scope in accordance with the following sections of the instructions for use: 3.2 preparation and inspection of the endoscope.5.Inspect the external surface of the entire insertion tube including the bending section and the distal end for dents, bulges, swelling, peeling, scratching, holes, sagging, transformation, bends, adhesion of foreign body, dropout of parts, any protruding objects or other irregularities.Olympus will continue to monitor the field performance of this device.Should additional relevant information become available, a supplemental report will be submitted.

• Brand Name: OES BRONCHOFIBERSCOPE
• Common Device Name: BRONCHOFIBERSCOPE
• 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 965-8 520; JA 965-8520
• Manufacturer Contact: todd brill ; 800 west park drive; westborough, MA 01581 ; 5082077661
• MDR Report Key: 18968192
• Report Number: 9610595-2024-06259
• Device Sequence Number: 12421832
• Product Code: EOQ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04953170339219
• UDI-Public: 04953170339219
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K023984
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Foreign,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 03/25/2024

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: Other
• Device Model Number: BF-3C40
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 03/04/2024
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/07/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/25/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/02/2016
• 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