MAUDE Adverse Event Report: AIZU OLYMPUS CO., LTD. BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE

Model Number	BF-1TH1100
Medical Device Problem Code	Communication or Transmission Problem (2896)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	06/19/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported, the bronchovideoscope had an error message come up stating contact olympus "scope communication error" when plugging scope into processor.The issue occurred during an unspecified therapeutic procedure.There were no reports of patient harm.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The device was returned and the evaluation is ongoing.Should additional relevant information become available, a supplemental report will be submitted.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This supplemental report is being submitted to provide the results of the legal manufacturer's final investigation and the device evaluation results.A review of the device history record and historical complaints analysis was conducted and no deviations that could have caused or contributed to the reported issue was identified.Three attempts were made to obtain additional information regarding the reported event, but no response was received from the customer.The device was returned to olympus for inspection, and the customer's reportable malfunction was not confirmed.Based on the investigation results, the root cause could not be definitively identified.However, it is likely that a temporary energization failure between the electrical contacts of the plug unit and the processor receptor led to the 'error message displayed' malfunction.The event can be prevented by following the instructions for use which state: "important information ¿ please read before use ¦precaution: caution turn the video system center on only when the endoscope connector is connected to the video system center.In particular, confirm that the video system center is off before connecting or disconnecting the endoscope connector.Failure to do so can result in equipment damage, including destruction of the image sensor.¦precautions for disappeared or frozen endoscopic image: warning follow the precautions given below.Otherwise, the endoscopic image may disappear unexpectedly or the frozen image may not be restored during the examination.3.8 inspection of the endoscopic system ¦inspection of the endoscopic image confirm that the wli, nbi, and rdi endoscopic images are normal.5.1 troubleshooting if any irregularity is observed during the inspection described in chapter 3, ¿preparation and inspection¿, do not use the endoscope and solve the problem as described in section 5.2,¿troubleshooting guide¿.If the problem still cannot be resolved, send the endoscope to olympus for repair as described in section 5.4, ¿returning the endoscope for repair¿.Also, should any irregularity be observed while using the endoscope, stop using it immediately and withdraw the endoscope from the patient as described section 5.3, ¿withdrawal of the endoscope with an irregularity¿." olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.

• Brand Name: BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE
• Common Device Name: BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE
• Manufacturer (Section D): AIZU OLYMPUS CO., LTD.; 3-1-1 niiderakita; aizuwakamatsu-shi, fukushima 965-8 520; JA 965-8520
• Manufacturer (Section G): AIZU OLYMPUS CO., LTD.; 3-1-1 niiderakita; aizuwakamatsu-shi, fukushima
• Manufacturer Contact: todd brill ; 800 west park drive; westborough, MA 01581 ; 5082077661
• MDR Report Key: 19656656
• Report Number: 9610595-2024-13248
• Device Sequence Number: 7017473
• Product Code: EOQ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04953170424199
• UDI-Public: 04953170424199
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: NZ
• PMA/510(K) Number: K222861
• 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,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 08/08/2024

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: BF-1TH1100
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/19/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/01/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/02/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 08/08/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/07/2021
• 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