MAUDE Adverse Event Report: AIZU OLYMPUS CO., LTD. EVIS LUCERA ELITE GASTROINTESTINAL VIDEOSCOPE

Model Number	GIF-XP290N
Medical Device Problem Code	Failure to Advance (2524)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	06/23/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
The customer returned the gastrointestinal videoscope to the service center for a separate issue.During the device analysis, the service repair technician identified that the forceps could not be inserted.The technician assessed the condition and determined that the cause was a crushed channel tube (ch-tube).There was no patient involvement.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The device was returned to olympus for inspection.Based on the results of the investigation, the most probable root cause of the inability to insert the forceps was a crushed channel tube (ch-tube).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 LUCERA ELITE 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 ; +1(508)207-7661
• MDR Report Key: 50516008
• Report Number: 9610595-2026-70958
• Device Sequence Number: 9375336
• Product Code: FDS
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• 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): 08/31/2026

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-XP290N
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 06/26/2026
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/03/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/31/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/12/2018
• 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
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown