| Model Number |
CHF-CB30L |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Break (1069)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
04/07/2024
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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 evaluation of the event is ongoing.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 reported, the oes choledochofiberscope exhibited a broken outer sheath tip.There were no reports of patient harm.
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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.A review of the device history record found no deviations that could have caused or contributed to the reported issue.It has been over 10 years since the subject device was manufactured.Based on the results of the investigation, a definitive root cause could not be established.The suggested phenomenon was presumed to have been due to the user's handling of the device, from which physical stress was applied to the distal end, which led to occurrence of the suggested event.The user may be able to detect the suggested event by handling the device in accordance with the following instructions for use (ifu): preparation and inspection of the endoscope.It is suggested that the user facility review the method of device handling according to the ifu.Olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.
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