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

Model Number	BF-MP190F
Medical Device Problem Code	Contamination /Decontamination Problem (2895)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The device was evaluated.Device evaluation found the device forceps passage had a stuck brush.Cleaning brush passage test failed.Based on investigation results, the reported issue was confirmed.The root cause of the brush stuck in forceps passage inside the channel cannot be conclusively identified.Probable cause based on reasonably known information based on device evaluation was due to blockage caused by kinks/crimped found in the insertion tube of the device.Olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.
Event or Problem Description
It was observed during the device evaluation, the bronchofibervideoscope exhibited stuck foreign material inside channel.There was no patient involvement.

• Brand Name: EVIS EXERA III BRONCHOFIBERVIDEOSCOPE
• Common Device Name: BRONCHOFIBERVIDEOSCOPE
• 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: 24394195
• Report Number: 9610595-2026-16195
• Device Sequence Number: 8365771
• Product Code: EOQ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04953170395581
• UDI-Public: 04953170395581
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K172726
• 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): 02/19/2026

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: BF-MP190F
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 11/13/2025
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/14/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/19/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/01/2023
• 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