| Model Number |
PCF-H190I |
| 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 |
05/22/2024
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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 evaluation that the flex video scope bending section cover and connecting tube had foreign objects, nozzle was clogged.There were no reports of patient harm.
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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, and correction to fields b5, d9, e1, and h6.A review of the device history record found no deviations that could have caused or contributed to the reported issue.Based on the results of the investigation, olympus confirmed foreign material on the device, but the type of the material or a definitive root cause could not be determined.The event can be detected/prevented by following the instructions for use which state: ifu states that detection method in gif/cf/pcf-190 series operation manual chapter 3 preparation and inspection.Ifu states that preventive measure 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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Event or Problem Description
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The device involved was a colonovideoscope.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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