MAUDE Adverse Event Report: AIZU OLYMPUS CO., LTD. BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE

Model Number	BF-1TH1100
Medical Device Problem Code	Communication or Transmission Problem (2896)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	10/16/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
To date, the device has not been returned.Should additional relevant information become available, a supplemental report will be submitted.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the bronchovideoscope displayed error e216 (scope communication error).The issue occurred during an unknown event.There were no reports of patient harm.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This report is being supplemented to provide additional information based on the legal manufacturer's final investigation.New information added to the following fields: h3 and h6 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 were identified.Based on the results of the following investigation, it is possible that water or moisture entered the scope, and the moisture damaged the image sensor unit or circuit board inside the connector, which led to the occurrence of this event.The suggested event is detectable and preventable by handling the scope in accordance with the following sections of the instructions for use: precaution: caution turn the video system center on only when the endoscope connector is connected to the video system center.In particular, confirm that the video system center is off before connecting or disconnecting the endoscope connector.Failure to do so can result in equipment damage, including destruction of the image sensor.¦precautions for disappeared or frozen endoscopic image: warning follow the precautions given below.Otherwise, the endoscopic image may disappear unexpectedly or the frozen image may not be restored during the examination.3.8 inspection of the endoscopic system ¦inspection of the endoscopic image confirm that the wli, nbi, and rdi endoscopic images are normal.5.1 troubleshooting if any irregularity is observed during the inspection described in chapter 3, ¿preparation and inspection¿, do not use the endoscope and solve the problem as described in section 5.2,¿troubleshooting guide¿.If the problem still cannot be resolved, send the endoscope to olympus for repair as described in section 5.4, ¿returning the endoscope for repair¿.Also, should any irregularity be observed while using the endoscope, stop using it immediately and withdraw the endoscope from the patient as described section 5.3, ¿withdrawal of the endoscope with an irregularity¿.Olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.

• Brand Name: BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE
• Common Device Name: BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE
• 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: 20569492
• Report Number: 9610595-2024-22306
• Device Sequence Number: 7827832
• Product Code: EOQ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04953170424199
• UDI-Public: 04953170424199
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: IT
• PMA/510(K) Number: K222861
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,User Facility
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 12/04/2024

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: BF-1TH1100
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/16/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/27/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/30/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 12/04/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/28/2023
• 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