MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SHIRAKAWA OLYMPUS CO., LTD. EVIS EXERA II ULTRASOUND GASTROVIDEOSCOPE

Model Number	GF-UCT180
Medical Device Problem Code	Microbial Contamination of Device (2303)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The investigation is ongoing.A supplemental report will be submitted when the investigation is completed or if additional information becomes available.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the evis exera ultrasound gastrovideoscope tested positive for an unexpected contamination.The issue was found during a routine culture of the scope.The user did not report any contamination or any other serious deterioration in state of health of any person, to which the scope could have been a contributory cause.
Event or Problem Description
No additional information received from the customer.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This report is being supplemented to provide corrections and additional information based on the completed investigation's review of the customer cleaning disinfection and sterilization (cds) processes, the device evaluation and the final investigation.Updated fields: d8; d9; e1; g3; h2; h3; h6 and h11.Corrected field: e1.The device was culture tested positive by the customer.In addition, the device evaluation found the adhesive on a (angulation)-rubber was detached.Based on the results of the investigation, a root cause could not be determined.Growth of microorganisms were found through culture testing by the user after reprocessing.However, when olympus culture tested after reprocessing in accordance with the instructions for use (ifu) before repair, the results conformed to the regulation's recommendation.The user request was not confirmed.A root cause could not be identified.Based on the results of the investigation, the most probable cause was not established.Should additional relevant information become available, a supplemental report will be submitted.Olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.

• Brand Name: EVIS EXERA II ULTRASOUND GASTROVIDEOSCOPE
• Common Device Name: ULTRASOUND GASTROVIDEOSCOPE
• 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: 22952353
• Report Number: 3002808148-2025-14527
• Device Sequence Number: 18550897
• Product Code: ODG
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04953170341793
• UDI-Public: 04953170341793
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: NL
• PMA/510(K) Number: K093395
• 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: Administrator/Supervisor
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 10/28/2025

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: GF-UCT180
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 08/18/2025
• Type of Report(Section G): Follow-Up
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/06/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/02/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/03/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 10/28/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/03/2013
• 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