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MAF-DM2 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Peeled/Delaminated (1454)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Event or Problem Description
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It was observed during the device inspection, the airway mobilescope flex video scope exhibited connecting tube coating has peeling of 1 millimeter to 2 millimeters or more.There were no reports of patient involvement.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The device evaluation is ongoing.Should additional relevant information become available, a supplemental report will be submitted.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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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.The device was returned to olympus for inspection, and the reportable malfunction was confirmed.Based on the results of the investigation, it is likely the following led to the malfunction: stress of repeated use, external factors, or handing of the device.A definitive root cause could not be determined.The event can be [detected/prevented] by following the instructions for use which state: there is a warning in the operation manual for maf-dm2; maf-gm2; maf-tm2 "chapter 3 preparation and inspection 3.6 inspection of the endoscope".Olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.
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