MAUDE Adverse Event Report: AIZU OLYMPUS CO., LTD. OES BRONCHOFIBERSCOPE

Model Number	BF-3C40
Medical Device Problem Code	Peeled/Delaminated (1454)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This report is being supplemented to provide additional information based on the approved final investigation.The device was returned to olympus for evaluation and the customer¿s allegation was confirmed.The coating on the inside of the tube was peeled.A review of device history record and historical complaints analysis was conducted and no deviations that could have caused or contributed to the reported issue was identified.Based on the results of the investigation, physical stress was applied to the insertion section during user handling and caused the coating to peel.The occurrence of the reported problem can be prevented by adhering to the instructions for use (ifu) which states the following: 3.3 inspection of the endoscope: 4 inspect the external surface of the entire insertion section, including the bending section and the distal end for any irregularities such as dents, bulges, swelling, scratches, peeling of coating, holes, sagging, transformation, bends, adhesion of foreign bodies, missing parts, and protruding objects.Olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The device evaluation is ongoing.Should additional relevant information become available, a supplemental report will be submitted.
Event or Problem Description
It was observed, during device evaluation.That the coating on the image guide hose of the bronchofiberscope was peeled off.There was no patient involvement.

• Brand Name: OES BRONCHOFIBERSCOPE
• Common Device Name: BRONCHOFIBERSCOPE
• 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: 20513143
• Report Number: 9610595-2024-21671
• Device Sequence Number: 8497536
• Product Code: EOQ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04953170339219
• UDI-Public: 04953170339219
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K023984
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 12/23/2024

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: Other
• Device Model Number: BF-3C40
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 10/14/2024
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/22/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/20/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/23/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 12/23/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• 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