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

Model Number	BF-3C160
Medical Device Problem Code	No Display/Image (1183)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	09/24/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
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 reported the bronchovideoscope had no image.There were no reports of patient harm.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This report is being supplemented to provide additional information based on the approved final investigation.Based on the results of the investigation, the reported malfunction could not be reproduced.The likely cause could be due to water or moisture entering the scope, causing abnormalities in electronic components such as the image sensor unit and the internal connector board.However, a definitive root cause could not be determined.The event can be detected and prevented in accordance with the following instructions for use (ifu).Please read before use precaution for disappeared or frozen endoscopic image; warning: follow the precautions given below when handling the instrument.Otherwise, the endoscopic image may disappear unexpectedly, or the frozen image may not be restored during the examination.Precaution for disappeared or frozen endoscopic image; caution: turn the video system center off before connecting or disconnecting the videoscope cable from the electrical connector on the endoscope.Turn the switch on or off only when the videoscope cable is connected to both the video system center and the electrical connector on the endoscope.Failure to do so can result in equipment damage, including destruction of the ccd.Do not touch the electrical contacts inside the electrical connector.Ccd damage may result.3.6 inspection of the endoscopic system inspection of the endoscopic image 4.While observing the palm of your hand, confirm that the wli and nbi endoscopic image is free from noise, blur, fog, or other irregularities.5.Angulate the bending section and confirm that the endoscopic image is free from momentary disappearing or other irregularities.Chapter 5: troubleshooting if the endoscope is visibly damaged, does not function as expected, or is found to have irregularities during the inspection described in chapter 3, ¿preparation and inspection,¿ do not use the endoscope.Contact olympus.Some problems that appear to be malfunctions may be correctable by referring to section 5.1, ¿troubleshooting guide.¿ if the problem cannot be resolved by the described remedial action, stop using the endoscope and send it to olympus for repair.Olympus does not repair accessory parts.If an accessory part becomes damaged, contact olympus to purchase a replacement.A review of the device history record and historical complaints analysis was conducted, and no deviations that could have caused or contributed to the reported issue were identified.Olympus will continue to monitor the field performance of this device.

• Brand Name: EVIS EXERA 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: 20678013
• Report Number: 9610595-2024-23376
• Device Sequence Number: 15684137
• Product Code: EOQ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04953170340031
• UDI-Public: 04953170340031
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: MA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• 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: User Facility
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 11/27/2024

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-3C160
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 10/22/2024
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/21/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/27/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/13/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 11/27/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/17/2002
• 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
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown