MAUDE Adverse Event Report: AIZU OLYMPUS CO., LTD. CONNECTING TUBE; ENDOSCOPE REPROCESSOR ACCESSORIES

Model Number	MAJ-2111
Medical Device Problem Code	Failure to Clean Adequately (4048)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	07/25/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported, the connecting tube exhibited cannot be connected to the channel connector due to poor reprocessing.The issue is unknown as to when it occurred.There were no reports of delay, patient harm, injury, or death.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The evaluation of the event is ongoing.Should additional relevant information become available, a supplemental report will be submitted.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This report is being supplemented to provide additional information based on 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.Based on the results of the investigation, and since the device malfunction was not confirmed during evaluation, the definitive root cause of the reported issue could not be determined.However, it is probable that external stress was applied to lock lever of the connecting tube, which broke the lever and the tube was unable to be connected.As a cause of the external stress above, the user may have applied force toward incorrect direction.The occurrence of the reported problem can be prevented by adhering to the instructions for use (ifu) section below: ¿visually inspect the connecting tube to ensure that there are no cracks, breaks, rips, scratches, attached debris, or other irregularities.Move the lock levers of the reprocessor side connector to make sure that they function properly and are not broken.¿ olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This report is being supplemented to provide additional information based on the device evaluation.Additional information: d9, h6, h11.The device was returned to olympus for inspection.Based on the investigation, olympus confirmed that the lock lever connected and removed from the reprocessor without any issues.However, one lock lever was broken and scratches were found on the metal connector.Olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.

• Brand Name: CONNECTING TUBE
• Common Device Name: ENDOSCOPE REPROCESSOR ACCESSORIES
• 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: 19920489
• Report Number: 9610595-2024-15732
• Device Sequence Number: 12573906
• Product Code: FEB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04953170404061
• UDI-Public: 04953170404061
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: PA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K190969
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 02/07/2025

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: MAJ-2111
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/26/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/17/2024; 01/27/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/06/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 09/17/2024; 02/07/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• 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