| Model Number |
BML-V242QR-30 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Break (1069)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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| Date of Event |
07/26/2018
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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 subject device referenced in this report has not yet been returned to olympus for evaluation.Therefore the exact cause of the reported event could not be conclusively determined at this time.A supplemental report will be submitted if additional or significant information becomes available at a later time.
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Event or Problem Description
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During a cholelithotripsy, two olympus lithotriptors were used.The wires of the two devices were broken.The procedure was completed with another device.No patient injury was reported.This is a report regarding the breakage of the basket wire for the second device.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This is a supplemental report to provide additional information.The subject device was returned to olympus medical systems corp.(omsc) for investigation.The basket wire was deformed.The manufacturing record was reviewed and found no irregularities.Based on the past similar event, it is surmised that the deformation of the basket wire occurred due to a load when crushing the calculus.The instruction manual of the device has already warned as follows; do not use this lithotriptor bml-110a-1 for a calculus that is assumed impossible to be crushed by this lithotriptor.The basket wire etc.May break and part of this lithotriptor may remain in the body.This instrument will deform and/or deteriorate by performing lithotripsy.When lithotripsy is repeated, it will deform and/or deteriorate furthermore.By such deformation and/or deterioration, calculus may not be crushed and/or the instrument with calculus engaged may not be removed from the body.If lithotripsy is required to be repeated in a single case, make sure to check each time that no abnormality is found in action and/or appearance (e.G.Basket wire cut or worn, tube sheath bent, notable coil sheath bent or gap etc.).Stop use when any abnormality is detected.
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