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MalfunctionGCT

EVIS LUCERA ELITE XENON LIGHT SOURCE

Received Jun 2, 2026 · Event occurred Dec 8, 2025

Report 3002808148-2026-19101 · MDR key 25363689

Device

Generic name

Xenon Light Source

Model number

CLV-290SL

Product problems

  • Corroded
  • Moisture Damage

Patient

NA · Unknown

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

THE DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO OLYMPUS FOR INSPECTION. A ROOT CAUSE COULD NOT BE IDENTIFIED. BASED ON THE RESULTS OF THE INVESTIGATION, IT IS LIKELY THE MOST PROBABLE CAUSE OF THE MALFUNCTION IS TRACED TO COMPONENT FAILURE. SHOULD ADDITIONAL RELEVANT INFORMATION BECOME AVAILABLE, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED. OLYMPUS WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR FIELD PERFORMANCE FOR THIS DEVICE.

Description of Event or Problem

THE CUSTOMER RETURNED THE XENON LIGHT SOURCE TO THE SERVICE CENTER FOR EVALUATION RELATED TO A SEPARATE ISSUE. DURING TESTING, THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN IDENTIFIED THE DEVICE INTERFACE HAD TRACES OF LIQUID IMMERSION AND THE INTERIOR WAS RUSTY AND NOT GOOD. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.