MAUDE Adverse Event Report: VERATHON MEDICAL ULC BFLEX 2 REGULAR 5.0 SINGLE-USE BRONCHOSCOPE; BRONCHOSCOPE (FLEXIBLE OR RIGID)

Model Number	0570-0423
Medical Device Problem Codes	Erratic or Intermittent Display (1182); Display or Visual Feedback Problem (1184)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	04/22/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The customer was unable to have the reported bflex 2 5.0 single-use bronchoscope returned to verathon for evaluation as it had been discarded at the facility, therefore the cause could not be determined.Review of complaint history for the reported bronchoscope lot number did not identify any previous complaints reported to verathon.Verathon confirmed that the risk associated with the hazardous scenario has been adequately captured and characterized per the system risk assessment.Trending analysis for the bflex 2 5.0 single-use bronchoscopes does not identify any trends exceeding acceptable limits.Corrective action is not required at this time.Verathon will continue to monitor for trends.
Event or Problem Description
A customer reported that during a patient procedure, using a bflex 2 regular 5.0 single-use bronchoscope, the image on the connected glidescope core monitor was flickering in and out.They tried using the bronchoscope on a different glidescope core monitor; however, the issue persisted.No delay in the procedure, use of a backup device, or harm to the patient was reported.

• Brand Name: BFLEX 2 REGULAR 5.0 SINGLE-USE BRONCHOSCOPE
• Common Device Name: BRONCHOSCOPE (FLEXIBLE OR RIGID)
• Manufacturer (Section D): VERATHON MEDICAL ULC; 2227 douglas road; burnaby, british columbia V5C 5 A9; CA V5C 5A9
• Manufacturer (Section G): VERATHON MEDICAL ULC; 2227 douglas road; burnaby, british columbia V5C 5 A9; CA V5C 5A9
• Manufacturer Contact: corey kasbohm ; 20001 n creek pkwy; bothell, WA 98011-8218 ; 4256295760
• MDR Report Key: 21928739
• Report Number: 9615393-2025-00043
• Device Sequence Number: 9031017
• Product Code: EOQ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00879123008565
• UDI-Public: (01)00879123008565(10)KS244102(11)241009(17)271011
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: TX
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K183256
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 04/29/2025

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: 0570-0423
• Device Catalogue Number: 0570-0449
• Device Lot Number: KS244102
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/22/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/29/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/09/2024
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown