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Corrected data: h6 (component code: removing ¿tube¿ and adding "coating material¿) this report is being supplemented to provide additional information based on 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.It has been over 10 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, however, it is likely physical, chemical, and/or inferior environmental stress led to the malfunction.The event can be detected/prevented by following the instructions for use which state: "3.2 inspection of the endoscope 5.Inspect the external surface of the entire insertion tube including the bending section and the distal end for dents, bulges, swelling, peeling, scratching, holes, sagging, transformation, bends, adhesion of foreign body, dropout of parts, any protruding objects or other irregularities." olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.
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