Model Number CLV-S40 |
Device Problem
Temperature Problem (3022)
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Patient Problem
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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Event Date 06/04/2019 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The subject device was returned to olympus medical systems corp.(omsc).The exact cause has been under investigation.A supplemental report will be submitted, if additional or significant information becomes available at a later time.
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Event Description
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During a nephrectomy, the subject device was used.The user selected standby mode of the subject device and put the light guide cable which was connected to the device on the surgical drape for about an hour and a half.After that, the surgical drape scorched.The brightness control of the device had been set to "manual".The intended procedure was completed with the subject device.There were no patient and facility staff injury reported.
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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 evaluation.Omsc investigated the subject device and found there were no abnormalities on the subject device and it was within the specifications.The manufacturing record was reviewed and found no irregularities.Therefore, the exact cause of the reported event could not be conclusively determined.Based on the past similar cases, it was known that the surgical drape scorched since the user put the subject device on the surgical drape immediately after use or before the light guide cable was cooled.The instruction manual states the proper handling method of the subject device and the corresponding method in case of an abnormality.
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