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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.Based on the results of the investigation and from the information obtained, the reported issue was confirmed.It is likely the external stress was applied to lock lever of the connecting tube, which led to breakage of the tube.Subsequently, the tube was unable to be connected.However, the root cause could not be identified.The suggested event is detectable and preventable by handling device in accordance with the following ifu.The events can be detected and prevented in accordance with the following ifu.Abnormality is detectable by performing the following inspection.9 preparation and inspection.1 visually inspect the connecting tube to ensure that there are no cracks, breaks, rips, scratches, attached debris, or other irregularities.3 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 the field performance of this device.
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