MAUDE Adverse Event Report: AIZU OLYMPUS CO., LTD. CONNECTING TUBE; ENDOSCOPE REPROCESSOR ACCESSORIES

Model Number	MAJ-2113
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	10/03/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported the connecting tubes from the endoscopes to the reprocessor were fragile and breaking often.The colored ends have two plastic clips which hold the connecting tubes to the reprocessor, these clips were breaking off.The issue occurred during reprocessing.There were no reports of patient harm or impact associated with this event.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The evaluation of the event is ongoing.Should additional relevant information become available, a supplemental report will be submitted.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This supplemental report is being submitted to provide the legal manufacturer¿s final investigation.A review of the device history record could not be performed without a lot number.The device was not returned to olympus for inspection so the reportable malfunction was not confirmed.Based on the results of the investigation, a definitive root cause could not be established.It is likely the following led to the malfunction: connecting tube was broken by external stress applied to lock lever of the tube, which made it impossible for the tube to be connected.External stress on connecting tube may have been caused by applying force in the wrong direction.The event can be detected/prevented by following the applicable chapters in the instructions for use which state: 9 preparation and inspection 1 visually inspect the connecting tube to ensure that there are no cracks, breaks, rips, scratches, attached debris, or other irregularities.3 move the lock levers of the reprocessor side connector to make sure that they function properly and are not broken.Olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.

• Brand Name: CONNECTING TUBE
• Common Device Name: ENDOSCOPE REPROCESSOR ACCESSORIES
• 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: 20413795
• Report Number: 9610595-2024-20575
• Device Sequence Number: 15553866
• Product Code: FEB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04953170404085
• UDI-Public: 04953170404085
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: IL
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K190969
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional,User Facility
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Biomedical Engineer
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 11/21/2024

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-2113
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• 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: 11/14/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/09/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 11/21/2024
• 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