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

Model Number	BF-1TQ170
Medical Device Problem Codes	Erratic or Intermittent Display (1182); No Display/Image (1183)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/27/2026
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 the bronchovideoscope exhibited a blackout during angulation adjustment.The issue occurred during a inspection for use.There were no reports of patient harm.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Updated fields: d8, d9, h2, h3, h6.This supplemental report is being submitted to provide the results of the final investigation.The device was returned to olympus for inspection and the reported failure was confirmed.The image flickers and has image blackout during angulation adjustment.A root cause could not be identified.Based on the results of the investigation, it is likely the following led to the malfunction: based on the results of the investigation and historical data, reasonably known information suggests probable causes such as damage or deterioration of parts, environment problem like as dust/dirt/humidity, optical problem, overheating problem, and electrical problems like as signal loss or open circuit.The most probable cause of this complaint is expected or random component failure without any design or manufacturing issue.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 the customer.

• Brand Name: 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: 24635525
• Report Number: 9610595-2026-22439
• Device Sequence Number: 18439759
• Product Code: EOQ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04953170342943
• UDI-Public: 04953170342943
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: K121959
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,User Facility
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 04/08/2026

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
• Device Model Number: BF-1TQ170
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Follow-Up
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/27/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/23/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/18/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/08/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/18/2020
• 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