MAUDE Adverse Event Report: AIZU OLYMPUS CO., LTD. FORCEPS/IRRIGATION PLUG (ISOLATED TYPE); FORCEPS/ IRRIGATION PLUG

Model Number	MAJ-891
Medical Device Problem Code	Device Reprocessing Problem (1091)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The evaluation of the event is ongoing.Should additional relevant information become available, a supplemental report will be submitted.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the forceps/irrigation plug disassembling, cleaning, disinfecting, and the forceps stopper replacement were not done as described in the instruction manual leading to deterioration with use.The issue occurred during reprocessing.No health hazards have been reported as a result of this incident.There were no reports of patient involvement.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This report is being supplemented to provide additional information based on the legal manufacturer's final investigation.The device history record was unable to be reviewed for this device since the lot was not provided.However, olympus only releases products to market that meet all manufacturing specifications and final product release criteria.Based on the results of the investigation, and since the device was not returned for evaluation, the definitive root cause of the reported issue could not be determined.However, there may have been a difference of recognition of handling of the device and reprocessing method between what was recommended by olympus and the recognition of the subject facility.The event can be prevented by following the instructions for use which state: ifu warns against improper reprocessing describing ¿an insufficiently reprocessed endoscope and/or accessory may pose an infection control risk to the patients and/or operators who touch them¿.Olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.

• Brand Name: FORCEPS/IRRIGATION PLUG (ISOLATED TYPE)
• Common Device Name: FORCEPS/ IRRIGATION PLUG
• 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: 20399414
• Report Number: 9610595-2024-20405
• Device Sequence Number: 3492575
• Product Code: FGB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04953170063114
• UDI-Public: 04953170063114
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K912120
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,User Facility
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 10/23/2024

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: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: MAJ-891
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/11/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/23/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/08/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 10/23/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• 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