MAUDE Adverse Event Report: AIZU OLYMPUS CO., LTD. EVIS EXERA II GASTROINTESTINAL VIDEOSCOPE

Model Number	GIF-Q180
Medical Device Problem Codes	Melted (1385); Failure to Clean Adequately (4048)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	10/30/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
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 following led to the burned distal end malfunction: a high-energy treatment tool was used without ensuring a sufficient distance from the tip.Olympus could not identify the foreign material on the nozzle and it is unknown what the sticky substance was on the power cord.The foreign objects/sticky events are detectable/preventable by handling the device in accordance with the following ifu.Ifu states the detection method in evis exera ii gif/cf/pcf type 180 series operation manual chapter 3 preparation and inspection.Ifu states the preventative measures in evis exera ii gif/cf/pcf type 180 series reprocessing manual chapter 3 cleaning, disinfection and sterilization procedures.The burn event is detectable and preventable by handling device in accordance with the following ifu.Gif/cf/pcf-180 series operation manual chapter 3 preparation and inspection:3.2 inspection of the endoscope: inspection of the endoscope.Gif/cf/pcf-180 series operation manual chapter 4 operation:4.2 using endotherapy accessories.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
It was observed that during the device evaluation, the gastrointestinal videoscope exhibited foreign objects in the nozzle.There was also a burned distal end cover and a sticky control knob and universal cord.There was no patient involvement.

• Brand Name: EVIS EXERA II GASTROINTESTINAL VIDEOSCOPE
• Common Device Name: GASTROINTESTINAL VIDEOSCOPE
• 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: 23653188
• Report Number: 9610595-2025-34891
• Device Sequence Number: 4823569
• Product Code: FDS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04953170307522
• UDI-Public: 04953170307522
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: IN
• PMA/510(K) Number: K100584
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 11/25/2025

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: Other
• Device Model Number: GIF-Q180
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 10/04/2025
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/30/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/25/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/09/2011
• 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