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

Model Number	BF-1T180
Medical Device Problem Code	Thermal Decomposition of Device (1071)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/12/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported during reprocessing, the plastic distal end cover of the bronchovideoscope was burned.There was no 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.
Event or Problem Description
No additional information received from customer.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This supplemental report is being submitted to provide the results of the legal manufacturer's investigation.The device was returned to olympus for inspection and the reported event was confirmed.A root cause could not be identified.Based on the results of the investigation, it is likely the following led to the malfunction: a high-energy treatment tool (high frequency, etc.) was used without ensuring a sufficient distance from the tip.Additionally, the distal end was corroded most likely due to stress.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 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: 24530477
• Report Number: 9610595-2026-19463
• Device Sequence Number: 13346754
• Product Code: EOQ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04953170308215
• UDI-Public: 04953170308215
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: TH
• PMA/510(K) Number: K061313
• 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: Nurse
• Remedial Action: Notification
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 04/07/2026

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-1T180
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 02/16/2026
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/12/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/13/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/06/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/07/2026
• 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: Unknown
• If action reported to FDA under 21 USC 360i(g), list FDA-assigned Recall Number or include a statement: 3002964398-09/13/2023-00
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown