MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SHIRAKAWA OLYMPUS CO., LTD. ULTRASONIC PROBE

Model Number	UM-S20-20R
Medical Device Problem Code	Stretched (1601)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/09/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The investigation is ongoing.A supplemental report will be submitted when the investigation is completed or if additional information becomes available.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a therapeutic radial endobronchial ultrasound the sheath of the ultrasonic probe was stretched creating a gap at the end.The probe was replaced to resolve the issue.There were no reports of patient harm.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The initial medwatch report indicated that the sheath on the ultrasonic probe was stretched, leaving a gap at the end.However, additional information from the customer revealed that the issue was actually related to air bubbles.According to the legal manufacturer, this issue is unlikely to cause or contribute to death or serious injury if the malfunction were to recur.Therefore, this event is not reportable.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a therapeutic radial endobronchial ultrasound the sheath of the ultrasonic probe was stretched creating a gap at the end.The probe was replaced to resolve the issue.There were no reports of patient harm.

• Brand Name: ULTRASONIC PROBE
• Common Device Name: ULTRASONIC PROBE
• Manufacturer (Section D): SHIRAKAWA OLYMPUS CO., LTD.; 3-1 okamiyama; odakura, nishigo-mura,; nishishirakawa-gun, fukushima 961-8 061; JA 961-8061
• Manufacturer (Section G): SHIRAKAWA OLYMPUS CO., LTD.; 3-1 okamiyama; odakura, nishigo-mura,; nishishirakawa-gun, fukushima 961-8 061; JA 961-8061
• Manufacturer Contact: todd brill ; 800 west park drive; westborough, MA 01581 ; 5082077661
• MDR Report Key: 20450528
• Report Number: 3002808148-2024-37193
• Device Sequence Number: 20972260
• Product Code: ITX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04953170368592
• UDI-Public: 04953170368592
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K001203
• 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: Biomedical Engineer
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 10/30/2024

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: UM-S20-20R
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Follow-Up
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/02/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/16/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/15/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 10/30/2024
• 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