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

Model Number	GIF-HQ190
Medical Device Problem Codes	Poor Quality Image (1408); Failure to Clean Adequately (4048)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	04/16/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
A root cause could not be identified.Based on the results of the investigation, the most likely cause of the blurry image was the foreign material on the lens.The most likely cause of the foreign material on the scope was unable to be determined.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
The customer returned the gastrointestinal videoscope to the service center for a separate issue.During device analysis, the service technician identified that the device had a blurry image and foreign material on the objective lens.There was no patient involvement.

• Brand Name: EVIS EXERA III GASTROINTESTINAL VIDEOSCOPE
• Common Device Name: GASTROINTESTINAL VIDEOSCOPE
• 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: 25535916
• Report Number: 9610595-2026-49239
• Device Sequence Number: 9670547
• Product Code: FDS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04953170436734
• UDI-Public: 04953170436734
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: BR
• PMA/510(K) Number: K131780
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 06/17/2026

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: GIF-HQ190
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/10/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/17/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/08/2022
• 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