| Model Number |
MAJ-210 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
09/04/2026
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Event or Problem Description
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The customer reported that a fragment of the single-use biopsy valve detached and fell into the bronchus during a diagnostic endobronchial ultrasound with a guide sheath (ebus-gs) procedure for specimen collection.The event occurred while the patient was under sedation and the device was in use.The detached fragment was retrieved using biopsy forceps, and all components were reported to have been retrieved.The procedure was completed using an olympus backup device.No serious injury or adverse patient effects were reported.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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E1 - initial reporter establishment name: (b)(6) hospital.The device was returned to olympus for inspection, and the reported failure was confirmed.A definitive root cause could not be determined.Based on the results of the investigation, it is possible that the biopsy valve broke due to stress caused with inserting or removing the syringe at an angle.A review of the device history record found no deviations that could have caused or contributed to the reported issue.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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