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This report is being supplemented to provide additional information based on the approved final investigation.The device was returned to olympus for inspection, and the reportable malfunction was not confirmed.Based on the results of the investigation, and since the device malfunction was not confirmed during evaluation, the definitive root cause of the reported issue could not be determined.A review of the device history record found no deviations that could have caused or contributed to the reported issue.The event can be prevented by following the instructions for use: instructions for evis exera ii ultrasonic bronchofibervideoscope olympus bf type uc180f important information ¿ please read before use do not apply shock to the distal end of the insertion section, particularly the ultrasonic transducer and the objective lens surface at the distal end.Visual abnormalities may result.Do not twist or bend the bending section with your hands.Equipment damage may result.Do not squeeze the bending section forcefully.The covering of the bending section may stretch or break and cause water leaks.The cover of the irrigation port part cannot be removed.Equipment damage can result.Do not hit or bend the electrical contacts on the endoscope connector.The connection to the light source may be impaired and faulty contact can result.Do not attempt to bend the endoscope¿s insertion section with excessive force.Otherwise, the insertion section may be damaged.Do not touch the electrical contacts in the ultrasonic connector.Equipment damage can result.Do not pull, twist or tightly coil the ultrasonic cable.Noise can develop in the ultrasonic image.Olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.Additional information added to fields d4, h2, h3, h4 and h6.
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