| Model Number |
CF-HQ190I |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
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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Event or Problem Description
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It was observed during the device inspection, that the colonovideoscope exhibited whitish foreign material inside jet tube.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 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 one (1) year since the subject device was manufactured.Based on the results of the investigation, a definitive root cause for white foreign material (likely simethicone) in the auxiliary water channel could not be determined since it was confirmed the that reprocessing was conducted in accordance with instructions for use in reprocessing steps for the area foreign material remained, and no physical damage of the device was confirmed at where the foreign material was remained.The suggested event is detectable and preventable by handling the device in accordance with the following instructions for use: instructions for use states the detection method in gif/cf/pcf-190 series operation manual chapter 3 preparation and inspection.Instructions for use states the preventative measures in gif/cf/pcf-190 series reprocessing manual chapter 5 reprocessing the endoscope.Olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.
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