| Model Number |
GIF-N180 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Failure to Clean Adequately (4048)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
09/30/2024
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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, that the gastrointestinal videoscope air channel was clogged.There were no reports of patient involvement.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The device was returned and the 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.New information added: h3, h4, h6.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, olympus confirmed foreign material came out of the device, but the type of the material or root cause cannot be identified.No physical damage was found at location where foreign material remained.However, the reported event is likely due to insufficient reprocessing.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.The suggested event is detectable and preventable by handling device in accordance with the following ifu.Ifu states the detection method in evis exera ii gif/cf/pcf type 180 series operation manual chapter 3 preparation and inspection.Ifu states the preventive measure in evis exera ii gif/cf/pcf type 180 series reprocessing manual chapter 5 reprocessing the endoscope (and related reprocessing accessories).Olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.
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