MAUDE Adverse Event Report: AOMORI OLYMPUS CO., LTD. SINGLE USE INJECTOR; INJECTOR AND SHEATHSET

Model Number	NM-401L-0423
Medical Device Problem Codes	Failure to Deliver (2338); Activation Failure (3270)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during several procedures involving the use of subject device and liquid medication, the doctor was able to inject the liquid, but the tip of the needle does not emerge as expected.In other instances, the needle tip emerges, but the liquid medication cannot be administered.The doctor suspects that the medication may be too viscous, causing the needle to become clogged.Due to this issue, the doctor had to use 4 to 5 needles to complete a single operation.No other procedural information has been provided.There were no reports of patient harm.This is report 5 of 7.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Related patient identifiers: (b)(6).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 several procedures involving the use of subject device and liquid medication, the doctor was able to inject the liquid, but the tip of the needle does not emerge as expected.In other instances, the needle tip emerges, but the liquid medication cannot be administered.The doctor suspects that the medication may be too viscous, causing the needle to become clogged.Due to this issue, the doctor had to use 4 to 5 needles to complete a single operation.No other procedural information has been provided.There were no reports of patient harm.This is report 5 of 7.
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 the event can be prevented by following the instructions for use which state: drawing number and revision number of ifu: gk6631 rev.11 ·straighten out the instrument before inspecting it.The instrument can be damaged if it is coiled while the handle is operated.·operate the slider slowly, otherwise the tube could buckle.·do not coil the insertion portion with a diameter of less than 15 cm.This could damage the insertion portion.·when inserting the instrument into the endoscope, retract the needle into the sheath, hold the instrument close to the biopsy valve, and keep it as straight as possible relative to the biopsy valve.Otherwise, the instrument could be damaged.·insert the instrument slowly.Abrupt insertion could damage the endoscope and/or instrument.·stop using the instrument if the insertion portion bends excessively during use.This could result in malfunction, such as failing to extend the needle or inject a fluid.Olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.

• Brand Name: SINGLE USE INJECTOR
• Common Device Name: INJECTOR AND SHEATHSET
• 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: 22119734
• Report Number: 9614641-2025-00853
• Device Sequence Number: 7063410
• Product Code: FBK
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04953170260018
• UDI-Public: 04953170260018
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CB
• PMA/510(K) Number: K902736
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Health Professional,User Facility,Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 06/30/2025

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: NM-401L-0423
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/02/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/11/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/30/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/30/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• 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: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown