Flexible Endoscopes FMEA

 

Flexible Endoscopes

 

     No.1

• Reported Issue : Flickering/distorted Image

• Common Cause : Camera / CCD assembly damaged due to corrosion from fluid invasion

• Effects : Delayed / cancelled procedure while alternative scope is made available potential increase in anesthesia time for patient

• Repair : Repair or replace camera

• Resolution : Educate staff on proper leak testing procedures and document in standard operating procedures.

 

 

     No.2

• Reported Issue : Inability to adjust

• Common Cause : Stretched angulation cables/compressed insertion tube

• Effects : Physician dissatisfaction, poor articulation and control response time

• Repair : Adjust angulation cables / replace insertion tube and inner components

• Resolution : Preventative maintenance / regular inspection cycle.

 

     No.3

• Reported Issue : Tight Controls

• Common Cause : Previous fluids Invasion / corrosion

• Effects : Physician dissatisfaction and reduced articulation

• Repair : Rebuild angulation system

• Resolution : Educate staff on proper leak testing procedures and document in standard operating procedures.

   

     No.4

• Reported Issue : Video button not responding
• Common Cause : Fluid invasion

• Effects : Delayed / cancelled procedure while alternative scope is made available Potential increase
  in anesthesia time for patient

• Repair : Replace video switch

• Resolution : Educate staff on proper leak testing procedures and document in standard operating procedures.