MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SHIRAKAWA OLYMPUS CO., LTD. VIDEO ADAPTER

Model Number	AR-T12E
Medical Device Problem Codes	Poor Quality Image (1408); Connection Problem (2900)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	05/29/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the camera head exhibited an image abnormality (grid noise appeared in the camera image) and the device used in the set could not be removed from the camera head.The issue occurred during installation.There were no reports of patient involvement.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The investigation is ongoing.A supplemental report will be submitted when the investigation is completed or if additional information becomes available.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This supplemental report is being submitted to provide the results of the final investigation.Updated fields: d8, d9, h2, h3, h4, h6, h11 the device was returned to olympus for inspection and the reported failure was confirmed.In addition, the following reportable malfunctions were identified during the device evaluation: corrosion on the adapter mount, scratches on the lens connected to the rigid mirror, and water intrusion in the lens.Based on the results of the investigation, it was likely that the following led to the malfunction: the most probable cause was traced to a component failure.However, a definitive root cause could not be identified.Should additional relevant information become available, a supplemental report will be submitted.Olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.
Event or Problem Description
No additional information received from customer.

• Brand Name: VIDEO ADAPTER
• Common Device Name: VIDEO ADAPTER
• Manufacturer (Section D): SHIRAKAWA OLYMPUS CO., LTD.; 3-1 okamiyama; odakura, nishigo-mura,; nishishirakawa-gun, fukushima 961-8 061; JA 961-8061
• Manufacturer (Section G): SHIRAKAWA OLYMPUS CO., LTD.; 3-1 okamiyama; odakura, nishigo-mura,; nishishirakawa-gun, fukushima 961-8 061; JA 961-8061
• Manufacturer Contact: todd brill ; 800 west park drive; westborough, MA 01581 ; 5082077661
• MDR Report Key: 22179538
• Report Number: 3002808148-2025-09095
• Device Sequence Number: 9274971
• Product Code: FET
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04953170023804
• UDI-Public: 04953170023804
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K971416
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,User Facility
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 07/29/2025

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: AR-T12E
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Follow-Up
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/30/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/03/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/10/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/29/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): No
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown