| Model Number |
BD-VC431Q-1240-25 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Internal Organ Perforation (1987)
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| Date of Event |
02/27/2024
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported a sample product of a balloon dilator with knife was used during a bile duct stone removal procedure.The procedure was completed without any issues.An unknown amount of time later, the patient suffered a bile duct perforation and emergency surgery was performed.The cause was unknown.There was no reported serious problems for the patient.According to the surgeon, it was unlikely that the balloon caused the perforation as it was inflated at a low pressure, but it was not clear what role the device may have contributed.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The device was disposed of and will not be returned.The investigation is ongoing.A supplemental report will be submitted upon completion of the investigation or if any additional information is provided by the user facility.
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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 and correction to the initial with information inadvertently left out (d4 and g2).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, the root cause of the reported event could not be identified, with the information received.The event can be prevented, by following the instructions for use.Which state: "when applying the current, do not use an excessive/insufficient amount of conduction.This could cause patient injury such as perforations and/or bleeding.When necessary, provide treatments to prevent perforations or bleeding from occurring.Ensure that postoperative follow-ups are performed.And confirm, that no irregularities are found in the patient".Olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.
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