OLYMPUS
Received May 19, 2009 · Event occurred Apr 15, 2009
Report 3006219967-2009-00002 · MDR key 1461109
Device
Generic name
Endoworks
Manufacturer
Olympus America, Inc.Model number
IBM 6218-1AUCatalog number
HW02-102
Product problems
- Device Emits Odor
- Loss of Power
Patient
Not reported
- No Information
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
IT WAS REPORTED BY THE CUSTOMER (BIOMED) THAT, DURING A COLONOSCOPY EXAM, A BURNING SMELL WAS NOTICED EMANATING FROM THE ENDOWORKS (IBM) COMPUTER. THE COMPUTER LOST POWER AND FURTHER IMAGES COULD NOT BE CAPTURED. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH THE REMAINING OLYMPUS ENDOSCOPY EQUIPMENT WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
THE HOSPITAL BIOMED EVALUATED THE COMPUTER AFTER THE EXAM AND REPORTED THAT THE POWER SUPPLY HAD FAILED. THE COMPUTER WAS REPAIRED BY THE HOSP BIOMED. THE COMPUTER IS NOT BEING RETURNED BY THE HOSP FOR FURTHER EVAL.
Remedial action
- Repair