| Model Number |
MAJ-891 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Device Reprocessing Problem (1091)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
09/11/2024
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The device was not returned.Should additional relevant information become available, a supplemental report will be submitted.
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Event or Problem Description
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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.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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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, there may be 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.Ifu warns against improper reprocessing describing ¿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.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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