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

Model Number	GIF-H190
Medical Device Problem Codes	Thermal Decomposition of Device (1071); Residue After Decontamination (2325)
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 returned the gastrointestinal videoscope to the service center for a separate issue.During the initial evaluation of the device, it was observed that the distal end cover had a burn mark and the insertion tube had sticky residue.There were no reports of patient involvement.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The investigation is in progress.A supplemental report will be submitted when the investigation has been completed or when new and significant information becomes available.Olympus will continue to monitor the field performance of this device.

• Brand Name: EVIS EXERA III 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: 50917876
• Report Number: 9610595-2026-79768
• Device Sequence Number: 14897105
• Product Code: FDS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04953170305290
• UDI-Public: 04953170305290
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K112680
• 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: GIF-H190
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 09/04/2026
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/04/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/28/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• 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