| Model Number |
BF-P180 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Corroded (1131)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
08/05/2026
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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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The customer returned the bronchovideoscope to the service center for a separate issue.During the device analysis, the investigator indicated the connecting tube had corrosion.There was no patient involvement.
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Event or Problem Description
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There is no new information provided by the customer.
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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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The device was returned to olympus for inspection, and the reported failure was identified.Based on the results of the investigation, a root cause could not be identified.Reasonably known information suggests probable causes such as material problems like: degradation.Mechanical problems like: device migration; stress; wear and tear; leakage; lubrication.These causes can occur between components such as mesh; tube; cover; label; cannula; coating material; power cord; electrical cable; tip; adhesive; lenses; electrode; housing; stain relief; handpiece; access port; camera; and connector/coupler; knob; ring; prong; tube; joint; switch/relay; connector pin; plate; and lenses without any design or manufacturing issue.That could lead to appearance issues.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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