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

Model Number	BF-1TQ180
Medical Device Problem Code	Thermal Decomposition of Device (1071)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This mdr is being submitted as part of a retrospective complaint review involving bf series scopes.This report reflects olympus' re-evaluation of previous medical device reporting decision.Based on the results of the investigation, it is likely that high-energy hand instruments (laser/high-frequency/etc.) were used without ensuring sufficient distance from the distal end.A definitive root cause cannot be identified.The suggested event can be detected and prevented by handling the device in accordance with ¿chapter 4 operation¿ in the instructions for use.A device history review revealed no issues that could have caused or contributed to the reported issue.Olympus will continue to monitor the field performance of this device.
Event or Problem Description
It was observed that during device evaluation, the bronchovideoscope plastic distal end cover melted or burned around the instrument channel outlet at the distal end.There were no reports of patient harm.

• Brand Name: EVIS EXERA II 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 965-8 520; JA 965-8520
• Manufacturer Contact: todd brill ; 800 west park drive; westborough, MA 01581 ; 5082077661
• MDR Report Key: 20634748
• Report Number: 9610595-2024-22910
• Device Sequence Number: 7432123
• Product Code: EOQ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04953170339349
• UDI-Public: 04953170339349
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: GM
• PMA/510(K) Number: K061313
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Remedial Action: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 11/07/2024

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-1TQ180
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 10/17/2022
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/18/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/07/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/01/2009
• 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
• If action reported to FDA under 21 USC 360i(g), list FDA-assigned Recall Number or include a statement: Z-2011-2023 AND Z-0189-2
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown