| Model Number |
NA-U401SX-4021 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Material Split, Cut or Torn (4008)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The evaluation of the event is ongoing.A supplemental report will be submitted when the investigation is completed or if additional information becomes available.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the aspiration needle sheath was stripped at the tip.The reported issue was observed during a diagnostic endobronchial ultrasound (ebus), which was completed using another device.There were no reports of patient harm.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This report is being supplemented to provide a correction to a previously submitted report and final investigation results.Corrected field: d4 lot number the device was returned to olympus for inspection, and the reported failure was confirmed.The device inspection revealed a damage/stripped (green) sheath from the tip.A definitive root cause could not be identified.Based on the results of the investigation, it is likely the following led to the malfunction: component failure due to stress of repeated use, external factors, or handling.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 received from the customer.
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