| Model Number |
PCF-H180AL |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Device Reprocessing Problem (1091); Failure to Clean Adequately (4048)
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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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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The device evaluation found foreign material had gotten stuck in the nozzle and there was a leak from the electrical locking pin.Based on the results of the investigation, it is likely that the following led to the malfunction: the foreign material may not have been removed because reprocessing could not be conducted properly due to leakage from electrical locking pin.A definitive root cause cannot be identified.A device history review revealed no issues that could have caused or contributed to the reported issue.This issue is addressed in the instructions for use (ifu): ifu states the detection method in evis exera ii gif/cf/pcf type 180 series operation manual chapter 3 preparation and inspection.Ifu states the preventative measures in evis exera ii gif/cf/pcf type 180 series reprocessing manual chapter 5 reprocessing the endoscope (and related reprocessing accessories).Olympus will continue to monitor the field performance of this device.Should additional relevant information become available, a supplemental report will be submitted.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was observed that during device evaluation, the colonovideoscope had a clogged nozzle and there was a leak from the electrical locking pin which prevented adequate reprocessing.There was no patient involvement.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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