| Model Number |
WA4KL545 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
07/08/2024
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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E1: (b)(6).The device evaluation is ongoing.Should additional relevant information become available, a supplemental report will be submitted.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported the light guide part of the rigid scope was missing.There were no reports of patient harm.
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Event or Problem Description
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The event occurred during postoperative device removal after therapeutic unspecified procedure that was completed with the same device.
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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 seven (7) years since the subject device was manufactured.The device was returned to olympus for inspection, and the customer reportable malfunction was confirmed.Based on the results of the investigation, the probable cause of the "light guide connector detached" malfunction would likely be related to user error, improper handling as well as application of excessive force.Olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.
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