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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 8 months since the subject device was manufactured.Based on the results of the investigation, the cause for the event can be inferred that friction resistance has increased between the outer tube and the needle tube due to buckling of the tube causing the unable to extend needle.A bending force might have been applied to the tube when the device was inserted into the endoscope, removed from the sterile package or during pre-inspection.This might have caused the tube to buckle.However, the root cause of the problem could not be conclusively identified.The following is included in the instructions for use (ifu): the instruction manual contains the following descriptions, and it warns against this event.(rk1746 rev02).Before use, prepare and inspect the instrument as instructed below.Should any irregularity be observed, do not use the instrument; use a spare the instead.Damage or irregularity may compromise patient or user safety; for example, posing an infection control risk, causing tissue irritation, perforation, bleeding, or mucous membrane damage, and may result in more severe equipment damage.·do not coil the insertion portion with a diameter of less than 15 cm.This could damage the insertion portion.Before use, confirm that the needle and the insertion portion are not damaged.If any irregularity such as significant deformations or excessive bends is found, do not use the instrument.Otherwise, it may cause perforation, bleeding, mucous membrane damage.Straighten out the instrument before inspecting it.The instrument can be damaged if it is coiled while the handle is operated.Operate the slider slowly, otherwise the tube could buckle.Do not advance or extend the instrument abruptly.This could cause patient injury, such as perforation, bleeding, or mucous membrane damage.It could also damage the endoscope and/or instrument.When inserting the instrument into the endoscope, retract the needle into the tube, hold the instrument close to the biopsy valve, and keep it as straight as possible relative to the biopsy valve.Otherwise, the instrument could be damaged.Stop using the instrument if the insertion portion bends excessively during use.This could result in malfunction, such as failing to extend the needle or inject a fluid.Olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.
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