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

Model Number	BF-Q190
Medical Device Problem Codes	No Display/Image (1183); Communication or Transmission Problem (2896)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	09/01/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
The customer reported the bronchovideoscope generated an error code b30 during setup/inspection for use.During the initial evaluation of the device, no image was observed after aeration.No patient harm was observed.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Based on the final investigation of the device, no image was observed after aeration.The initial evaluation findings were confirmed reasonably known information suggests probable causes such as material problems like; degredation; inappropriate material.Mechanical problems like: leakage/seal; stress; deformation; wear and tear.Clinical imaging problem like radiofrequency induced overheating.Thermal problems like overheating.Environmental problems like: temperature; dust or dirt; humidity.Olympus will continue to monitor the field performance of this device.Should any additional relevant information become available, a supplemental report will be submitted.

• Brand Name: EVIS EXERA III BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE
• Common Device Name: BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE
• 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: 50846659
• Report Number: 9610595-2026-77432
• Device Sequence Number: 15827123
• Product Code: EOQ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04953170335198
• UDI-Public: 04953170335198
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: IL
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K252341
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional,User Facility
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Biomedical Engineer
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 09/21/2026

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: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: BF-Q190
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 09/02/2026
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/01/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/21/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• 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