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)
Date of Event	09/11/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The device was not returned.Should additional relevant information become available, a supplemental report will be submitted.E1/establishment name: summit health management llc new jersey urology a summit health.Added here due to character limitation in respective field.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the forceps/irrigation plug was incorrectly reprocessed.The facility was interviewed by the olympus representatives and stated deviation from the reprocessing guidelines.The issue occurred during an unknown event and procedure.There were no reports of patient harm.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This report is being supplemented to provide additional information based on the legal manufacturer's investigation the dhr was unable to be reviewed for this device since the serial number was not provided.However, olympus only releases products to market that meet all manufacturing specifications and final product release criteria.The case is not due to design.Based on the results of the legal manufacturer's investigation, and the inability to evaluate the subject device, a definitive root cause of the reported event could not be identified.However, it¿s likely the cause is related to the cognition of device handling and reprocessing steps being different between the user and recommendations by olympus.Instructions for use warns of improper reprocessing by stating "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: 20433496
• Report Number: 9610595-2024-20808
• Device Sequence Number: 7860879
• Product Code: FGB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04953170063114
• UDI-Public: 04953170063114
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: NJ
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K912120
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 11/22/2024

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
• 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: 11/20/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/11/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 11/22/2024
• 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