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HYF-XP |
| 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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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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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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Event or Problem Description
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It was observed during the device inspection, that the hysterofiberscope connecting tube and a-rubber (bending section cover) had foreign objects.There were no reports of patient involvement.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This report is being supplemented to provide additional information based on the legal manufacturer's final investigation.Since the device is more than 15 years old, the device history record was unable to be reviewed.However, olympus only releases products to market that meet all manufacturing specifications and final product release criteria.Based on the results of the investigation, olympus confirmed foreign material came out of the device, but the type of the material or root cause cannot be identified.There was a dent confirmed in the insertion tube.The subject event can be detected and prevented by implementation in accordance with the below instructions for use: chapter 6 compatible reprocessing methods and chemical agents.Chapter 7 cleaning, disinfection and sterilization procedures.Olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.
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