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

Model Number	NA-U401SX-4021
Medical Device Problem Code	Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the aspiration needle was deployed and inside of the patient's node for sample collection.When the doctor attempted to retract the needle back into the sheath for removal, the connection between the needle and handle had been severed.Unable to remove the needle from the node, the sheath was retracted back as far as it would go, and the needle and entire scope were carefully removed simultaneously.The issue was observed during bronchoscopy with bronchial alveolar lavage.There were no reports of patient harm.
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.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The device was returned to olympus for evaluation/inspection.Based on the results of the investigation, the aspiration needle was deployed could not be identified.A definitive root cause could not be established.Should additional relevant information become available, a supplemental report will be submitted.Olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.
Event or Problem Description
No additional information received from the 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: 22346194
• Report Number: 9614641-2025-01081
• Device Sequence Number: 8519603
• Product Code: FCG
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04953170388248
• UDI-Public: 04953170388248
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: VA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• 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,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 02/19/2026

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: KR495910
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Follow-Up
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/30/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/29/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/27/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 02/19/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/28/2025
• 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 Age: 55 YR
• Patient Sex: Female
• Patient Weight: 62 KG
• Patient Ethnicity: Hispanic