| Model Number |
GIF-Q180 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Failure to Clean Adequately (4048)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
06/30/2025
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Event or Problem Description
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It was observed that during the device evaluation, the gastrointestinal videoscope exhibited foreign material in the suction pipe.There was no patient involvement.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The device was returned to olympus for inspection.A root cause could not be identified.The event is detectable/preventable by handling the device in accordance with the following ifu.Ifu states the detection method in evis exera ii gif/cf/pcf type 180 series operation manual chapter 3 preparation and inspection.Ifu states the preventative measures in evis exera ii gif/cf/pcf type 180 series reprocessing manual chapter 3 cleaning, disinfection and sterilization procedures.Should additional relevant information become available, a supplemental report will be submitted.Olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.
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