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

Model Number	GIF-HQ190
Medical Device Problem Code	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 reported that the gastrointestinal videoscope exhibited something within the air/water channel, with some kind of debris observed at the distal tip during inspection for use.There were no reports of patient involvement.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The device was returned to olympus for inspection.Based on the results of the investigation, olympus confirmed white residue came out of the nozzle, but the type of the material or root cause cannot be identified.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.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 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: 50950901
• Report Number: 9610595-2026-80693
• Device Sequence Number: 13374825
• Product Code: FDS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04953170305276
• UDI-Public: 04953170305276
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: LA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K131780
• 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: Administrator/Supervisor
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 09/30/2026

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: GIF-HQ190
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 09/10/2026
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/03/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/30/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/28/2023
• 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