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This report is being supplemented to provide additional information based on the device evaluation and the legal manufacturer's final investigation.Based on the results of the investigation, the root cause could not be determined.Information obtained from the survey results did not identify the root cause of the occurrence of the "illumination lens falling off" or the cause of the occurrence.Instruction manual: do not strike, hit, or drop the endoscope¿s distal end, insertion tube, bending section, control section, universal cord, video connector, and the light guide connector.Also, do not bend, pull, or twist the endoscope¿s distal end, insertion tube, bending section, control section, universal cord, video connector, and the light guide connector.The endoscope may be damaged and could cause patient injury, burns, bleeding, and/or perforations.It could also cause parts of the endoscope to fall off inside the patient.Do not twist or bend the bending section with excessive force.Otherwise, the insertion section may be damaged.Do not apply shock to the distal end of the insertion section, particularly lens surface.Visual abnormalities may result.Do not twist or bend the bending section with your hands.Equipment damage may result.Do not squeeze the bending section forcefully.The covering of the bending section may stretch or break and cause water leaks.A review of the device history record found no deviations that could have caused or contributed to the reported issue.Olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.
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