MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SHIRAKAWA OLYMPUS CO., LTD. AUTOCLAVABLE CAMERA HEAD

Model Number	OTV-S7H-NA-12E
Medical Device Problem Code	Poor Quality Image (1408)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The device was returned to the repair facility for evaluation and the customer's allegation was confirmed.The following reportable findings were also identified during the device evaluation: there was corrosion on the scope mount, discoloration at the electrical contact of the video connector, and discoloration of the image sensor.Based on the results of the investigation, it is likely that the following led to the malfunction: the camera cable was damaged which resulted in the inability to communicate properly and leading to image noise.However, a definitive root cause could not be established.The results of the investigation did not lead to the identification of the cause of the malfunctions identified during the device evaluation.Since the device is more than 15 years old, the device history record was unable to be reviewed.However, olympus only releases products to market that meet all manufacturing specifications and final product release criteria.Should additional relevant information become available, a supplemental report will be submitted.Olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the camera head had a noisy image.The event occurred during at the beginning of an unspecified therapeutic procedure that was completed using a similar device.There were no reports of patient harm.

• Brand Name: AUTOCLAVABLE CAMERA HEAD
• Common Device Name: CAMERA HEAD
• Manufacturer (Section D): SHIRAKAWA OLYMPUS CO., LTD.; 3-1 okamiyama; odakura, nishigo-mura,; nishishirakawa-gun, fukushima 961-8 061; JA 961-8061
• Manufacturer (Section G): SHIRAKAWA OLYMPUS CO., LTD.; 3-1 okamiyama; odakura, nishigo-mura,; nishishirakawa-gun, fukushima 961-8 061; JA 961-8061
• Manufacturer Contact: todd brill ; 800 west park drive; westborough, MA 01581 ; 5082077661
• MDR Report Key: 19381269
• Report Number: 3002808148-2024-33294
• Device Sequence Number: 3798121
• Product Code: FET
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04953170141867
• UDI-Public: 04953170141867
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K955404
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Health Professional,User Facility
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Biomedical Engineer
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 05/23/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: OTV-S7H-NA-12E
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 05/07/2024
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/23/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/23/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): No
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown