MAUDE Adverse Event Report: AIZU OLYMPUS CO., LTD. EVIS EXERA III COLONOVIDEOSCOPE

Model Number	PCF-H190L
Medical Device Problem Code	Communication or Transmission Problem (2896)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	07/24/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported the colonovideoscope had e216 and e315 communication problem errors.The issue occurred when taking the devices out of the boxes.There were no reports of patient involvement.
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 supplemental report is being submitted to provide the results of the legal manufacturer's final investigation.A review of device history record and historical complaints analysis was conducted and no deviations that could have caused or contributed to the reported issue were identified.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.Olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.The event can be detected/prevented by following the instructions for use which state: chapter 3 preparation and inspection the equipment prepared before using this endoscope and procedures for inspection of the endoscope and equipment are described in this chapter.3.1 the workflow of preparation and inspection t chapter 5 troubleshooting the countermeasures against troubles are described in this chapter.5.1 troubleshooting if any irregularity is observed during the inspection described in chapter 3, ¿preparation and inspection¿, do not use the endoscope and solve the problem as described in section 5.2, ¿troubleshooting guide¿.If the problem still cannot be resolved, send the endoscope to olympus for repair as described in section 5.4, ¿returning the endoscope for repair¿.Also, should any irregularity be observed while using the endoscope, stop using it immediately and withdraw the endoscope from the patient as described in section 5.3, ¿withdrawal of the endoscope with an irregularity¿.Warning ¿ never use the endoscope on a patient if an irregularity is observed.Damage or an irregularity in the endoscope may compromise patient or user safety and may result in more severe equipment damage.He workflow of preparation and inspection is shown below.Before each case, prepare and inspect this endoscope as instructed below.Inspect other equipment to be used with this endoscope as instructed in their respective instruction manuals.Should any irregularity be observed after inspection, follow the instructions as described in chapter 5, ¿troubleshooting¿.If the endoscope malfunctions, do not use it.Return it to olympus for repair as described in section 5.4, ¿returning the endoscope for repair¿.Warning ¿ using an endoscope that is not functioning properly may compromise patient or operator safety and may result in more severe equipment damage.Olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.

• Brand Name: EVIS EXERA III COLONOVIDEOSCOPE
• Common Device Name: COLONOVIDEOSCOPE
• 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: 20242592
• Report Number: 9610595-2024-18585
• Device Sequence Number: 7301563
• Product Code: FDF
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04953170436659
• UDI-Public: 04953170436659
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: KS
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K131780
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: User Facility
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 10/16/2024

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: PCF-H190L
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• 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: 09/03/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/08/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/17/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 10/16/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/14/2022
• 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