MAUDE Adverse Event Report: AIZU OLYMPUS CO., LTD. TRACHEAL INTUBATION FIBERSCOPE

Model Number	LF-TP
Medical Device Problem Code	Microbial Contamination of Device (2303)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/31/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the scope tested positive for an unexpected contamination.The issue was found during a routine culture of the scope.The user did not report any contamination or any other serious deterioration in state of health of any person, to which the scope could have been a contributory cause.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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 report is being supplemented to provide additional information based on the completed investigation's review of the customer cleaning disinfection and sterilization (cds) processes, results of third-party testing, the device evaluation and the final investigation.The complaint investigation reviewed the customer provided the cds processes where [no obvious deviations from instructions for use (ifu) were identified.Olympus provided the following result of the culture test, performed at the third-party labs: sampling date: (b)(6) 2025.Sampling from: sampling solution instrument / biopsy / suction channel; swab distal end cfu: 0 cfu.Bacterial identification: n/a.Sampling date: (b)(6) 2025.Sampling from: sampling solution instrument / biopsy / suction channel; swab distal end cfu: 0 cfu.Bacterial identification: n/a.The device was evaluated where no abnormalities were found that could have led to the reported event.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, a root cause could not be determined.Growth of microorganisms were found through culture testing by the user after reprocessing.However, when olympus culture tested after reprocessing in accordance with the ifu before repair, the results conformed to the regulation's recommendation.
Event or Problem Description
No additional information received from customer.

• Brand Name: TRACHEAL INTUBATION FIBERSCOPE
• Common Device Name: TRACHEAL INTUBATION FIBERSCOPE
• 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: 21984590
• Report Number: 9610595-2025-08072
• Device Sequence Number: 12899913
• Product Code: EOQ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04953170136825
• UDI-Public: 04953170136825
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• PMA/510(K) Number: K981543
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Y
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,User Facility
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Nurse
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 08/05/2025

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: LF-TP
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Follow-Up
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/10/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/14/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/08/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 08/05/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/15/2017
• 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