| Model Number |
GIF-H180 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Device Reprocessing Problem (1091); Erratic or Intermittent Display (1182)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
01/05/2026
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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 gastrointestinal videoscope had been submerged without a connector cover and had partial image loss.The issue was found during reprocessing.There were no reports of patient involvement.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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E1 full name (initial reporter establishment name) - (b)(6).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 final investigation.Updated fields: d9, h2, h3, h6, h11 the device was returned to olympus for inspection and the reported failure was confirmed.In addition, the following reportable malfunctions were identified during the device evaluation: no image and burn c-cover.A root cause could not be identified.Based on the results of the investigation, it is likely the following led to the malfunction: no image was caused due to corrosion on connector and damage on charged coupled device.However, the most probable cause for burn c-cover was traced to component failure.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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