| Model Number |
A70942A |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Material Twisted/Bent (2981)
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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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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported, the telescope had a bent scope.The issue occurred during a therapeutic procedure.There were no reports of patient harm.Although there was a slight delay, the intended procedure was able to be successfully completed using a similar device.
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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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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This report is being supplemented to provide additional information based on the results of evaluation and legal manufacturer's final investigation.From the results of evaluation, the following items were observed: - confirmed - bent outer tube.- scratches on distal edge.- optical fiber - no image.A review of the device history record found no deviations that could have caused or contributed to the reported issue.Based on the results of the investigation, a definitive root cause could not be established.The suggested phenomenon was presumed to have been due to excessive force such as a fall, impact or similar stress.There are no countermeasures necessary for the suggested phenomenon because the associated risk is acceptable.The manufacturer will monitor the occurrence rate in the context of the utilized quality management system.If necessary, the manufacturer will take action in the future.Olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.
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