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MalfunctionFDB

PENTAX MEDICAL

Received May 18, 2026 · Event occurred Apr 30, 2026

Report 9610877-2026-51086 · MDR key 25197191

Device

Generic name

Video Naso Pharyngo Laryngoscope

Model number

VNL11-J10

Product problems

  • No Display/Image

Patient

NA · Unknown

  • 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 CCD MODULE WITH DRIVE PCB BLACKOUT. BASED ON THE RESULT, WE CONCLUDED THAT IT WAS CAUSED DUE TO THE EXCESSIVE FORCE APPLIED ON THE CCD MODULE WITH DRIVE PCB. IN ADDITION, OUR TECHNICIAN CONFIRMED THAT THE LG CONNECTOR FLUID DAMAGE, THE REMOTE CONTROL BUTTONS CRACKED, THE SHIELD COVER CORRODED, AND THE REMOTE CONTROL BUTTONS LEAK; HOWEVER, THESE DEFECTS ARE NOT THE MAIN CAUSE, AND/OR IRRELEVANT TO THE ALLEGED COMPLAINT. BASED ON THE TECHNICAL REPORT "HR-RPT-0586(IMAGE FAILURE)" AND/OR THE RISK ANALYSIS RESULTS, IT WAS EVALUATED TO SUBMIT MDR.

Description of Event or Problem

THE TIME OF EVENT IS UNKNOWN. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT HARM. VIDEO IMAGE FAILURE(BLACKOUT).