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It was reported, the bronchovideoscope exhibited no endoscopy image on the monitor.The issue occurred during preparation for use for a diagnostic bronchoscopy procedure.There were no reports of delay, patient harm, injury, or death.Additional details relating to the patient and the event have been requested, but no response has been received at this time.
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This report is being supplemented to provide additional information based on the device evaluation and 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.It has been more than 18 years since the subject device was manufactured.The device was returned to olympus for inspection, and the reportable malfunction was confirmed.Based on the results of the investigation, it is possible that the damage to the image sensor unit may have led to the occurrence of the event.As for the cause of the damage, it is thought that the electronic components were damaged due to external stress applied to the curved part or the insertion part, such as excessive angle manipulation, but it was not identified.The root cause of the event could not be determined.The suggested event is detectable and preventable by handling device in accordance with the following ifu: warnings and cautions: caution ·do not touch the electrical contacts inside the electrical connector.Ccd damage may result.·turn the video system center cv-150 off before connecting or disconnecting the videoscope cable from the electrical connector on the endoscope.Turn the video system center cv-150 on or off only when the videoscope cable is connected to both the video system center cv-150 and the electrical connector on the endoscope.Failure to do so can result in equipment damage, including destruction of the ccd.3.6 inspection of the endoscopic system inspection of the endoscopic image 4.While observing the palm of your hand, confirm that the endoscopic image is free from noise, blur, fog or other irregularities.5.Angulate the endoscope and confirm that the endoscopic image does not momentarily disappear or displays any other irregularities.Chapter 5 troubleshooting if the endoscope is visibly damaged, does not function as expected or is found to have irregularities during the inspection described in chapter 3, ¿preparation and inspection¿, do not use the endoscope.Contact olympus.Some problems that appear to be malfunctions may be correctable by referring to section 5.1, ¿troubleshooting guide¿ on page 55.If the problem cannot be resolved by the described remedial action, stop using the endoscope and send it to olympus for repair.If any abnormality in the function of the endoscope and/or endoscopic image is suspected during use, stop the examination immediately and carefully withdraw the endoscope from the patient as described in section 5.2, ¿withdrawal of the endoscope with an abnormality¿ on page 58.Olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.
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