MAUDE Adverse Event Report: AIZU OLYMPUS CO., LTD. TRACHEAL INTUBATION FIBERSCOPE

Model Number	LF-TP
Medical Device Problem Code	Peeled/Delaminated (1454)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was observed during the device inspection, that the tracheal intubation fiberscope insertion section flexible tube coating peeled off.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 report is being supplemented to provide additional information based on the legal manufacturer's final investigation.New information added to the following fields: h3 and h6.It has been over seven (7) years since the subject device was manufactured.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, and although we could not specify the root cause of the suggested event, it is likely the defect was caused by stress of repeated use, external factors, or handling.The event can be prevented by following the instructions for use which state: "instructions for the tracheal intubation fiberscope lf-tp/dp/gp chapter 3, ¿preparation and inspection¿ section 3.2, ¿preparation and inspection of the endoscope¿.Olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.

• Brand Name: TRACHEAL INTUBATION FIBERSCOPE
• Common Device Name: TRACHEAL INTUBATION FIBERSCOPE
• 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: 20397471
• Report Number: 9610595-2024-20383
• Device Sequence Number: 14290654
• Product Code: EOQ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04953170136825
• UDI-Public: 04953170136825
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K981543
• 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): 11/20/2024

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: LF-TP
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 10/03/2024
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/07/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/19/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/08/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 11/20/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/04/2006
• 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