MAUDE Adverse Event Report: AIZU OLYMPUS CO., LTD. BIOPSY VALVE

Model Number	MAJ-579
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.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the biopsy valve 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
Updated: h6, h11.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 number 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, a definitive root cause of the customer¿s deviated biopsy valve reprocessing issue could not be determined, however, the issue was likely the result of a difference in understanding between olympus' recommendations and the facility in question regarding equipment handling and reprocessing procedures.The event may be detected/prevented by following the instructions for use which states: 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: BIOPSY VALVE
• Common Device Name: BIOPSY VALVE
• 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: 20434235
• Report Number: 9610595-2024-20834
• Device Sequence Number: 12669230
• Product Code: FBN
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04953170061516
• UDI-Public: 04953170061516
• 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,Health Professional,User Facility
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 11/07/2024

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-579
• 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: 09/11/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/06/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/11/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 11/08/2024
• 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