MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SHIRAKAWA OLYMPUS CO., LTD. RHINO-LARYNGO VIDEOSCOPE

Model Number	ENF-V3
Medical Device Problem Code	Loss of or Failure to Bond (1068)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	08/11/2025
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 malfunction: problems caused by changes in the shape or size of the device due to an applied force.This can be a result of tensile forces (pulling), compressive forces, shear, bending, knotting, or torsion.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 rhino-laryngovideoscope exhibited missing adhesive around the objective lens, and the bending section cover adhesive was missing a large part of the plastic distal end with exposed threads and metal.There was no patient involvement.

• Brand Name: RHINO-LARYNGO VIDEOSCOPE
• Common Device Name: RHINO-LARYNGO VIDEOSCOPE
• 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: 24192725
• Report Number: 3002808148-2026-02458
• Device Sequence Number: 9513969
• Product Code: EOB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04953170310416
• UDI-Public: 04953170310416
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: CT
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K221638
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 01/27/2026

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: Other
• Device Model Number: ENF-V3
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 10/30/2025
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/31/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/27/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/16/2016
• 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