MAUDE Adverse Event Report: AOMORI OLYMPUS CO., LTD. SINGLE USE ASPIRATION NEEDLE NA-U401SX

Model Number	NA-U401SX-4021
Medical Device Problem Code	Difficult or Delayed Positioning (1157)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	04/28/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The evaluation of the event is ongoing.A supplemental report will be submitted when the investigation is completed or if additional information becomes available.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during an endobronchial ultrasound (ebus) procedure there was an observed failure with the subject device.The rigid metal sheath that is attached to the top of the needle that is used to stabilize the needle when it is inserted into the adaptor of the scope, was moving freely up and down the outside of the needle.It is unknown if the procedure was completed with the same device.There were no reports of patient harm.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This report is being supplemented to provide additional information based on the approved final investigation.Based on the results of the investigation, and since the device was not returned for evaluation, the definitive root cause of the reported issue could not be determined.Olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.
Event or Problem Description
No additional information received from customer.

• Brand Name: SINGLE USE ASPIRATION NEEDLE NA-U401SX
• Common Device Name: SINGLE USE ASPIRATION NEEDLE
• Manufacturer (Section D): AOMORI OLYMPUS CO., LTD.; 2-248-1 okkonoki; kuroishi-shi, aomori 036-0 357; JA 036-0357
• Manufacturer (Section G): AOMORI OLYMPUS CO., LTD.; 2-248-1 okkonoki; kuroishi-shi, aomori 036-0 357; JA 036-0357
• Manufacturer Contact: todd brill ; 800 west park drive; westborough, MA 01581 ; 5082077661
• MDR Report Key: 22108963
• Report Number: 9614641-2025-00832
• Device Sequence Number: 20588785
• Product Code: FCG
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04953170388248
• UDI-Public: 04953170388248
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• PMA/510(K) Number: K160098
• 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
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 11/04/2025

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: NA-U401SX-4021
• Device Lot Number: KR489685
• 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: 04/29/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/03/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/29/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 11/04/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/16/2025
• 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