MAUDE Adverse Event Report: AIZU OLYMPUS CO., LTD. DISTAL COVER

Model Number	MAJ-311
Medical Device Problem Code	Thermal Decomposition of Device (1071)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	10/10/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported, the distal cover interfered with the image due to distal cap visibility, the cap could not be separated from the scope and when removed using liquid a scorched area was noted inside the cap.The issue occurred during a therapeutic ercp (endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography) procedure.There were no reports of patient harm.There was no delay in procedure.The procedure was completed normally with another of the same model of device.The product was inspected before the procedure and there was no abnormality.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The device evaluation is ongoing.Should additional relevant information become available, a supplemental report will be submitted.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This report is being supplemented to provide additional information based on the legal manufacturer's final investigation and device evaluation.A review of the device history record found no deviations that could have caused or contributed to the reported issue.Based on the results of the investigation, it is possible that the device was not sufficiently attached to the endoscope and the cover was visible on the screen.However, during inspection, no abnormality was observed and a root cause was not determined.Olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.

• Brand Name: DISTAL COVER
• Common Device Name: DISTAL COVER
• 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: 20695564
• Report Number: 9610595-2024-23509
• Device Sequence Number: 11725072
• Product Code: FET
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04953170071393
• UDI-Public: 04953170071393
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: KS
• PMA/510(K) Number: K954451
• 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,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 03/03/2025

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: MAJ-311
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 10/28/2024
• 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: 02/13/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/15/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/03/2025
• 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: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown