| Model Number |
GIF-XP190N |
| 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 exhibited foreign material in the nozzle.There were no reports of patient involvement.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The device 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 approved final investigation.Based on the results of the investigation, the reported malfunction was reproduced.Olympus confirmed that there was a foreign material.The incident occurred when the scope broke down inside the cleaning machine.A foreign object was stuck in the nozzle, causing problems with air and water supply during reprocessing.The user sent the device to olympus not performing/completing reprocessing.The event can be detected and prevented in accordance with the following instructions for use (ifu).Ifu states the detection method in gif/cf/pcf-190 series operation manual, chapter 3, preparation and inspection.Ifu states the preventive measure in gif/cf/pcf-190 series reprocessing manual chapter 5: reprocessing the endoscope.A review of the device history record found no deviations that could have caused or contributed to the reported issue.Olympus will continue to monitor the field performance of this device.
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