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ENF-VH |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Peeled/Delaminated (1454)
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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 videoscope exhibited connecting tube tip coating flaking.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 approved final investigation.A review of the device history record found no deviations that could have caused or contributed to the reported issue.It has been over 4 years since the subject device was manufactured.Based on the results of the investigation, the definitive root cause of the reported issue could not be determined.The event can be detected/prevented by following the applicable chapters in the instructions for use: instructions operation manual rhino-laryngo videoscope olympus enf-v3 olympus enf-vh important information - please read before use warnings and cautions do not pull the universal cord and video cable during an examination.The light guide connector will be pulled out from the output socket of the light source and the endoscopic image will not be visible.Do not attempt to bend or twist the endoscope¿s insertion section with excessive force.The insertion section may be damaged.Do not apply shock to the distal end of the insertion section, particularly the objective lens surface at the distal end.Visual abnormalities of endoscopic image may result.Do not attempt to bend or twist the endoscope¿s insertion section with excessive force.The insertion section may be damaged.Do not squeeze the bending section forcefully.The covering of the bending section may stretch or break and cause water leaks.Do not put or press the video connector and light guide connector on the insertion section when transporting or reprocessing.The insertion section may be damaged.Confirm that the video system center is off before connecting or disconnecting the video connector.Failure to do so can result in equipment damage, including destruction of the image sensor.The endoscope¿s remote switches cannot be removed from the control section.Pressing, pulling, or twisting them with excessive force can break the switches and/or cause water leaks.Olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.
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