| Model Number |
GIF-XP180N |
| 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 |
05/04/2026
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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 device was returned to olympus for inspection.A root cause could not be identified.Based on the results of the investigation, it is likely the following led to the malfunction: the use of products that contain silicone can cause deposits of white foreign material.Simethicone and petroleum/oil/silicone-based lubricants are non-water soluble and thus not recommended for use by olympus.The event can be prevented by following the instructions for use which state: nothing other than sterile water should be used for auxiliary water feeding.No additives should be put into the sterile water.Non-sterile water may cause patient cross-contamination and/or infection.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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The customer returned the gastrointestinal videoscope to the service center for a separate issue.During the device analysis, the repair technician indicates that foreign objects in the air/water cylinder and air/water tube was found.There was no patient involvement.
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