| Model Number |
NA-U403SX-4019 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Loose or Intermittent Connection (1371)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Insufficient Information (4580)
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| Date of Event |
10/28/2025
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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 reported that the biopsy needle had a malfunction.The sheath had detached from the needle handle during an endobronchial ultrasound (ebus) diagnostic procedure.There were no reports of patient harm or injury.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The investigation is ongoing.A supplemental report will be submitted when the investigation is completed or if additional information becomes available.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This supplemental report is being submitted to provide the results of the legal manufacturer's final investigation.The device was returned to olympus for inspection and the reported failure was confirmed.A review of the device history record found no deviations that could have caused or contributed to the reported issue.A root cause could not be identified.Based on the results of the investigation: it is likely the following led to the malfunction: the needle did not extend from the sheath because of a detached sheath.In addition, the following reportable malfunctions were identified during the device evaluation: - the insertion part the sheath was frayed and it was a hole in the outer tube.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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Event or Problem Description
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No additional information from customer.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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