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Corrected data: h6 (medical device problem code: adding ¿component missing¿).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 13 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, the definitive root cause of the reported issue could not be determined, however, it is likely physical stress was applied to biopsy port and distal end during user handling.The event can be prevented by following the instructions for use which states: ¿do not strike, bend, hit, pull, twist, or drop the endoscope¿s distal end, insertion tube, bending section, control section, universal cord, or endoscope connector with excessive force.The endoscope may be damaged and could cause patient injury, such as burns, bleeding, and/or perforation.It could also cause parts of the endoscope to fall off inside the patient.¿.Olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.
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