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

Model Number	BF-3C160
Medical Device Problem Code	Peeled/Delaminated (1454)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was observed during the the device inspection, that the bronchovideoscope exhibited peeling of the coating on the connecting tube.There were no reports of patient involvement.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
A review of device history record and historical complaints analysis was conducted and no deviations that could have caused or contributed to the reported issue were identified.The device was returned to olympus for inspection, and the customer's reportable malfunction was confirmed.Based on the results of the investigation, based on the results of the investigation, it is likely that the reportable malfunction have occurred by applying the following of physical stress such as rubbing or hitting the insertion section, chemical stress from performing reprocessing against the ifu, and stress by inferior storage environment to the insertion section.The suggested event is detectable and preventable by handling the scope in accordance with the following sections of the instructions for use: if the endoscope is visibly damaged, does not function as expected or is found to have irregularities during the inspection described in chapter 3, ¿preparation and inspection¿, do not use the endoscope.Some problems that appear to be malfunctions may be correctable by referring to section 5.1, ¿troubleshooting guide¿.Olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.

• Brand Name: EVIS EXERA 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 965-8 520; JA 965-8520
• Manufacturer Contact: todd brill ; 800 west park drive; westborough, MA 01581 ; 5082077661
• MDR Report Key: 19793197
• Report Number: 9610595-2024-14544
• Device Sequence Number: 7252462
• Product Code: EOQ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04953170340031
• UDI-Public: 04953170340031
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: IS
• PMA/510(K) Number: K023984
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 07/22/2024

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: Other
• Device Model Number: BF-3C160
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 07/01/2024
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/02/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/22/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/30/2006
• 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