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

Model Number	PCF-H190TI
Medical Device Problem Codes	Melted (1385); Failure to Clean Adequately (4048)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	09/09/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was observed that during the device evaluation, the evis exera iii colonovideoscope exhibited plastic distal end cover has burn, foreign objects in bending section cover and plastic distal end cover.There were no reports of patient involvement.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The device evaluation 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 the device history record found no deviations that could have caused or contributed to the reported issue.Based on the results of the investigation, the foreign material could not be identified; but was likely a result of insufficient reprocessing.However, a root cause could not be determined.Additionally, there was no physical damage on the device.The events can be detected and prevented in accordance with the following sections of the instructions for use: do not strike, hit, or drop the distal end, insertion tube, bending section, control section, universal cord, or endoscope connector of the endoscope.Also, do not bend, pull, or twist the distal end, insertion tube, bending section, control section, universal cord, or endoscope connector of the endoscope with excessive force.The endoscope may be damaged and could cause patient injury, burns, bleeding, and/or perforations.It could also cause parts of the endoscope to fall off inside the patient.Olympus will continue to monitor the field performance of 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: 20297065
• Report Number: 9610595-2024-19136
• Device Sequence Number: 18078946
• Product Code: FDF
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04953170420719
• UDI-Public: 04953170420719
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: GM
• PMA/510(K) Number: K192793
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 12/09/2024

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: Other
• Device Model Number: PCF-H190TI
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 09/15/2024
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/18/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/09/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/24/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 12/09/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/20/2022
• 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