| Model Number |
PCF-H180AL |
| 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 |
06/26/2024
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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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.A review of the device history record found no deviations that could have caused or contributed to the reported issue.It has been over 14 years since the subject device was manufactured.The device was returned to olympus for inspection, and the customer's complaint was confirmed.Based on the results of the investigation, a definitive root cause could not be determined.However, it is likely that foreign material was not removed since the reprocessing was not conducted properly.The event can be detected/prevented by following the instructions for use which state: evis exera ii gif/cf/pcf type 180 series operation manual chapter 3 preparation and inspection.Evis exera ii gif/cf/pcf type 180 series reprocessing manual chapter 5 reprocessing the endoscope (and related reprocessing accessories).Olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported the colonovideoscope exhibited foreign material stuck on the biopsy and auxiliary water channel.The issue was found at reprocessing.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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Search Alerts/Recalls
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