MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SHIRAKAWA OLYMPUS CO., LTD. EVIS EXERA II ULTRASONIC BRONCHOFIBERVIDEOSCOPE

Model Number	BF-UC180F
Medical Device Problem Codes	Material Fragmentation (1261); Scratched Material (3020)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
The customer returned the ultrasonic bronchofibervideoscope to the service center for a separate issue.During the device analysis, the service engineer indicated that deep scratches and a chip in the channel opening were found.There was no patient involvement.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Date of event is unknown.Additional information will be provided if available.The device was returned to olympus for inspection.Based on the results of the investigation and historical data, reasonably known information suggests probable causes such as damage or deterioration of parts due to wear and tear, without any design or manufacturing issue.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: EVIS EXERA II ULTRASONIC BRONCHOFIBERVIDEOSCOPE
• Common Device Name: ULTRASONIC BRONCHOFIBERVIDEOSCOPE
• 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: 50776900
• Report Number: 3002808148-2026-32358
• Device Sequence Number: 21503513
• Product Code: PSV
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04953170356360
• UDI-Public: 04953170356360
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: CT
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K070983
• 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): 09/15/2026

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: BF-UC180F
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 08/20/2026
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/20/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/15/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/18/2010
• 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