| Model Number |
WAIR530A |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Crack (1135)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
10/24/2024
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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 evaluation of the event is ongoing.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 the rigid optical laparoscope had a crack in the outer lens.It is unknown when the issue occurred.There were no reports of patient harm.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This supplemental report is being submitted to provide the results of the manufacturer¿s investigation.A device evaluation, a review of the device history record (dhr), a review of the instructions for use (ifu), as well as a historical trending analysis were conducted during this investigation.The subject device was returned, evaluated, and the user¿s report was confirmed.The lens was found broken during the inspection.The review of the dhr did not find any abnormalities or anomalies identified during production.The device met all specifications upon release.The ifu contains the specific instructions on how to properly handle the subject device.Based on the results of the investigation and the condition of the returned device, it is believed that improper handling and excessive force caused the reported failure to occur.Olympus will continue to monitor the field performance of this device.
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