| Model Number |
PCF-H180AL |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Failure to Clean Adequately (4048)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
02/27/2025
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The device was returned to olympus for inspection and the reported failure was confirmed.In addition, the following reportable malfunctions were identified during the device evaluation: air/water-cylinder (tube) had white foreign objects and air/water-tube had foreign objects.A definitive root cause could not be identified.Based on the results of the investigation, it is likely the following led to the malfunction: cause not established.The events can be detected and prevented in accordance with the following sections of the instructions for instructions for use: ¿nothing other than sterile water should be used for air/water feeding.No additives should be put into the sterile water.Non-sterile water may cause patient cross-contamination and/or infection.¿ olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was observed that during the device inspection, the colonovideoscope exhibited an air/water-cylinder (tube) had white foreign objects and an air/water -tube had foreign objects.There were no reports of patient involvement.
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