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MalfunctionCAL

PENTAX

Received Sep 4, 2024 · Event occurred Aug 29, 2024

Report 9610877-2024-56701 · MDR key 20132249

Device

Generic name

Fiberopticintubationscope 1.4c 3.4tp Rop

Model number

FI-10RBS

Product problems

  • Loose or Intermittent Connection
  • Loose or Intermittent Connection

Patient

NA · Unknown

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

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

THE PRODUCT WAS RETURNED TO PENTAX MEDICAL FOR REPAIR. OUR TECHNICIAN CHECKED THE RETURNED UNIT AND CONFIRMED THAT THE BIOPSY INLET PIECE LOOSE. BASED ON THE RESULT, WE CONCLUDED THAT IT WAS CAUSED DUE TO THE EXCESSIVE FORCE APPLIED ON THE BIOPSY INLET PIECE. THIS DEFECT OCCURRED NOT DURING PROCEDURE. BASED ON THE TECHNICAL REPORT "HR-RPT-0620 (CONTROL BODY)" AND/OR THE RISK ANALYSIS RESULTS, IT WAS EVALUATED TO SUBMIT MDR.

Description of Event or Problem

THE TIME OF EVENT IS NOT DURING PROCEDURE. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT HARM. BIOPSY INLET PIECE LOOSENED.