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.
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 supplemental report is being submitted to provide the results of the legal manufacturer's final investigation.A review of the device history record found no deviations that could have caused or contributed to the reported issue.Based on the results of the investigation and from the information obtained, the subject device was not returned and therefore, the root cause could not be determined.It is likely 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 suggested event is detectable and preventable by handling device in accordance with the following ifu: the ifu warns against improper reprocessing, stating that "inadequate reprocessing of endoscopes and accessories may result in infection of patients or surgeons who touch them." olympus will continue to monitor the field performance of 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: 20434243
• Report Number: 9610595-2024-20829
• Device Sequence Number: 7859925
• 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,Health Professional,User Facility
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 11/18/2024

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
• 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: 11/14/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/11/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 11/18/2024
• 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