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FIVE S 3.5X65, STERILE, FOR SINGLE USE,

Received Jul 8, 2024 · Event occurred Jun 10, 2024

Report 9610617-2024-00199 · MDR key 19697788

Device

Generic name

Five S 3.5x65, Sterile, For Single Use,

Model number

091361-06

Catalog number

091361-06

Lot number

500099740

Product problems

  • Break
  • Break

Patient

NA · Unknown

  • Insufficient Information
  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
  • Insufficient Information
  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

PER INVESTIGATION BY THE MANUFACTURING SITE: AS NO PRODUCT HAS BEEN RETURNED A FINAL DETERMINATION OF THE ROOT CAUSE IS NOT POSSIBLE. IN SIMILAR CASES WITH THE SAME PRODUCT, EXCESSIVE FORCE DURING APPLICATION LEAD TO DAMAGES AT THE ENDOSCOPE. THIS EVENT IS FILED UNDER INTERNAL COMPLAINT ID (B)(4).

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

THE DEVICE WAS USED AND CONTAMINATED, AND THUS WILL NOT BE FORWARDED TO THE MANUFACTURING SITE FOR INVESTIGATION. SHOULD RELEVANT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / INVESTIGATION RESULTS BECOME AVAILABLE, A SUPPLEMENTAL MEDWATCH REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED UNSOLICITED. THIS EVENT IS FILED UNDER INTERNAL COMPLAINT ID (B)(4).

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING DOUBLE-LUMEN PLACEMENT PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2024, THE DISTAL TIP OF THE SCOPE BROKE. NO PATIENT INJURY WAS REPORTED, AND THEY WERE ABLE TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE USING A BACK-UP STETHOSCOPE.