| Model Number |
NA-U401SX-4021 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Material Twisted/Bent (2981)
|
| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
|
| Date of Event |
02/02/2026
|
|
Type of Reportable Event
|
Malfunction
|
|
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
|
|
E1: (b)(6).The investigation is ongoing.A supplemental report will be submitted when the investigation is completed or if additional information becomes available.
|
| |
|
Event or Problem Description
|
|
It was reported the single use aspiration needle, had a 90-degree bend in the blade and damage to the sheath.In addition, the damaged needle had pierced the working channel of the bronchoscope.The issue occurred during a therapeutic endobronchial ultrasound (ebus) -guided transbronchial mediastinal biopsy that was completed with a similar device.There were no reports of patient harm.
|
| |
|
Event or Problem Description
|
|
No additional information received from the customer.
|
| |
|
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
|
|
The mdr supplemental report is being submitted to provide updated fields and final investigation results.Updated fields: d8, d9, h2, h3, h6, h11.The device was returned for evaluation and the customer's allegation was confirmed.A definitive root cause could not be identified.Based on the results of the investigation, it is likely the following led to the malfunction: cause not established.Olympus will continue to monitor the performance of this device.
|
| |
|
Search Alerts/Recalls
|