| Model Number |
PCF-Q180AL |
| 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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| Date of Event |
04/17/2024
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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 that during the device inspection, the colonovideoscope air channel was unable to work due to a clogged nozzle.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 16 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 confirmed, however, the foreign material in the nozzle was unable to be further specified.Moreover, no physical damage of the device was confirmed where the foreign material had remained, nor was any obvious deviation of reprocessing.Therefore, the cause of the remaining foreign material could not be presumed from the obtained information.The event can be detected and prevented in accordance with the following instructions for use (ifu): ifu states that detection method in evis exera ii gif/cf/pcf type 180 series operation manual chapter 3 preparation and inspection; ifu states that preventive measure in evis exera ii gif/cf/pcf type 180 series reprocessing manual chapter 5 reprocessing the endoscope (and related reprocessing accessories).It is recommended that the user facility contact olympus for repair when an abnormality of the device such as leakage/damage is detected ¿ the user facility is furthermore encouraged to contact olympus should they have questions or uncertain steps, so that observation/training may be provided.Olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.
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