MAUDE Adverse Event Report: AIZU OLYMPUS CO., LTD. EVIS EXERA BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE

Model Number	BF-3C160
Medical Device Problem Code	Poor Quality Image (1408)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	07/24/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported the bronchovideoscope exhibited intermittent image faults.The event occurred during maintenance.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 investigation.Updated fields: d9, g3, h3, h6, h11.The device was returned to olympus for inspection, and the reported failure was not confirmed.A definitive root cause could not be identified.Based on the results of the investigation, it is likely the following led to the malfunction: the most probable cause of the complaint is no problem detected, as it was not possible to confirm the complaint.Olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.
Event or Problem Description
No new additional information received from the customer.

• Brand Name: EVIS EXERA BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE
• Common Device Name: BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE
• Manufacturer (Section D): AIZU OLYMPUS CO., LTD.; 3-1-1 niiderakita; aizuwakamatsu-shi, fukushima 965-8 520; JA 965-8520
• Manufacturer (Section G): AIZU OLYMPUS CO., LTD.; 3-1-1 niiderakita; aizuwakamatsu-shi, fukushima 965-8 520; JA 965-8520
• Manufacturer Contact: todd brill ; 800 west park drive; westborough, MA 01581 ; 5082077661
• MDR Report Key: 22745932
• Report Number: 9610595-2025-17085
• Device Sequence Number: 13004837
• Product Code: EOQ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04953170063039
• UDI-Public: 04953170063039
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: MX
• PMA/510(K) Number: K023984
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Health Professional,User Facility
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Biomedical Engineer
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 01/22/2026

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: BF-3C160
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Follow-Up
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/24/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/16/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/07/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/22/2026
• 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