MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SHIRAKAWA OLYMPUS CO., LTD. RHINO-LARYNGO VIDEOSCOPE

Model Number	ENF-V3
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Split, Cut or Torn (4008)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	08/05/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
The customer returned the videoscope to the service center for a separate issue.During the device analysis, the service repair technician indicates that a reportable malfunction was found.It was determined that the bending section cover (a-rubber) glue has lifted at the distal end side and the a-rubber glue at the insertion tube side has exposed threads.There was no patient involvement.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 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.

• Brand Name: RHINO-LARYNGO VIDEOSCOPE
• Common Device Name: RHINO-LARYNGO VIDEOSCOPE
• 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 ; +1(508)207-7661
• MDR Report Key: 50535097
• Report Number: 3002808148-2026-30563
• Device Sequence Number: 9828807
• Product Code: EOB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04953170411366
• UDI-Public: 04953170411366
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: AZ
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K221638
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: 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: ENF-V3
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 08/10/2026
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/11/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/01/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/31/2017
• 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