MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SHIRAKAWA OLYMPUS CO., LTD. ULTRASONIC GASTROVIDEOSCOPE

Model Number	GF-UE160-AL5
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Split, Cut or Torn (4008)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	06/30/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
The customer reported that the ultrasound gastrovideoscope had a separate issue.During the initial evaluation of the device, a cut was observed in the pink rubber.There was no patient involvement.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Based on the final investigation of the device the initial evaluation findings were confirmed.A root cause could not be identified.Based on the results of the investigation, it is likely the following led to the malfunction: cut pink rubber, the most probable cause of the complaint was traced to component failure.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: ULTRASONIC GASTROVIDEOSCOPE
• Common Device Name: ULTRASONIC GASTROVIDEOSCOPE
• 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: 50911748
• Report Number: 3002808148-2026-33931
• Device Sequence Number: 5803625
• Product Code: ODG
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04953170356261
• UDI-Public: 04953170356261
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K051541
• 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): 09/28/2026

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: GF-UE160-AL5
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 09/01/2026
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/01/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/28/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/04/2007
• 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