MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SHIRAKAWA OLYMPUS CO., LTD. 4K CAMERA HEAD; AUTOCLAVABLE CAMERA HEAD

Model Number	CH-S700-XZ-EA
Medical Device Problem Code	Communication or Transmission Problem (2896)
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 autoclavable camera head displayed an e238 scope communication error during inspection for use.There were no reports of patient involvement.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This supplemental report is being submitted to provide the results of the final investigation.Updated fields: d9, h2, h3, h4, h6, h11.The device was returned for inspection and the customer's allegation was confirmed.In addition, the following reportable malfunctions were identified during the device evaluation: damaged cable insulation due to cut on cable and the camera failed the leak test.A definitive root cause for the could not be identified.Based on the results of the investigation it is likely that the event reported is caused due to damaged cable.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
No additional information received from customer.

• Brand Name: 4K CAMERA HEAD
• Common Device Name: AUTOCLAVABLE CAMERA HEAD
• 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: 24561246
• Report Number: 3002808148-2026-06537
• Device Sequence Number: 13290543
• Product Code: FET
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04953170430268
• UDI-Public: 04953170430268
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K251336
• 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: Biomedical Engineer
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 04/02/2026

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: CH-S700-XZ-EA
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/11/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/14/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/10/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/02/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/26/2024
• 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