| Model Number |
NA-403D-2021 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Deformation Due to Compressive Stress (2889)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
07/19/2024
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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, during a diagnostic radial probe procedure the subject device a had plastic sheath that was tight on the needle and when pushing the needle, the plastic sheath was extending.The procedure was completed using a similar device.There were no reports of patient harm.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The investigation is ongoing.A supplemental report will be submitted when the investigation is completed or if additional information becomes available.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Three attempts were performed to obtain additional information, but no response was received from the customer.This supplemental report is being submitted to provide the results of 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.The device was not returned to olympus for inspection and the reported failure was not confirmed.Based on the results of the investigation, and since the device was not returned for evaluation, the definitive root cause of the reported issue could not be determined.Should additional relevant information become available, a supplemental report will be submitted.Olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported, during a diagnostic radial probe procedure the subject device a had plastic sheath that was tight on the needle and when pushing the needle, the plastic sheath was extending.The procedure was completed using a similar device.There were no reports of patient harm.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Three attempts were performed to obtain additional information, but no response was received from the customer.This supplemental report is being submitted to provide the results of the legal manufacturer's final investigation.The device was returned to olympus for inspection and the reported failure was not confirmed.In addition, the following reportable malfunctions were identified during the device evaluation: sheath was deformed below the handle, sheath stretching and twisting, stopper was missing.Based on the results of the investigation, and since the customer reported device malfunction was not confirmed during evaluation, the definitive root cause of the reported issue could not be determined.A definitive root cause could not be identified for the sheath being deformed below the handle, the sheath stretching and twisting, and the stopper being missing.Should additional relevant information become available, a supplemental report will be submitted.Olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported, during a diagnostic radial probe procedure the subject device a had plastic sheath that was tight on the needle and when pushing the needle, the plastic sheath was extending.The procedure was completed using a similar device.There were no reports of patient harm.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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