MAUDE Adverse Event Report: AIZU OLYMPUS CO., LTD. ENDOEYE FLEX DEFLECTABLE VIDEOSCOPE

Model Number	LTF-S190-5
Medical Device Problem Code	No Display/Image (1183)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	11/07/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, during an unknown therapeutic procedure, the subject device produced an image which was completely black, and the target could not be visualized.The procedure was completed with a replacement olympus device.There were no reports of patient harm.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
E2/e3: no information available for the occupation of the initial reporter or whether they are a healthcare professional.The investigation is ongoing.A supplemental report will be submitted when the investigation is completed or if additional information becomes available.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This supplemental report is being submitted to provide the results of the legal manufacturer's final investigation.The device was returned to olympus for inspection and the reported failure was not confirmed.Based on the results of the investigation, the definitive root cause of the issue could not be determined.Based on historical data, possible causes include damage or deterioration of parts, environment problem like as dust/dirt/humidity, optical problem, overheating problem, and electrical problems like as signal loss or open circuit without any design or manufacturing defects.Should additional relevant information become available, a supplemental report will be submitted.Olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.
Event or Problem Description
No additional information received from customer.

• Brand Name: ENDOEYE FLEX DEFLECTABLE VIDEOSCOPE
• Common Device Name: FLEX DEFLECTABLE VIDEOSCOPE
• 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: 20871529
• Report Number: 9610595-2024-40418
• Device Sequence Number: 8574538
• Product Code: GCJ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04953170434648
• UDI-Public: 04953170434648
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K201832
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,User Facility
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 02/12/2025

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: LTF-S190-5
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/11/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/17/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/06/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 02/12/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/10/2012
• 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