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

Model Number	GIF-1TH190
Medical Device Problem Code	Failure to Clean Adequately (4048)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	06/09/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The device was returned to olympus for evaluation.Based on the results of the investigation, olympus confirmed that white foreign material was observed within the device.The material was identified as silicone-based residue/deposits, which may be associated with the use of silicone-containing products such as simethicone or silicone/oil-based lubricants that can remain within the channels even following reprocessing performed in accordance with the instructions for use (ifu).Simethicone and petroleum oil/silicone-based lubricants are non-water soluble and are not recommended for use by olympus.However, a definitive root cause could not be established.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 evaluation related to a separate issue.During the device analysis, the field service engineer identified that the device exhibited foreign objects within the air/water tube and cylinder.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: 25756409
• Report Number: 9610595-2026-55227
• Device Sequence Number: 21483633
• Product Code: FDS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04953170343360
• UDI-Public: 04953170343360
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: GM
• PMA/510(K) Number: K232997
• 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): 07/08/2026

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
• Operator of Device: Other
• Device Model Number: GIF-1TH190
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 06/18/2026
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/19/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/08/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/26/2019
• 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