FUJIFILM EG-740UTRecalls & reported problems
Fujifilm Corporation · FUJIFILM Ultrasonic Endoscope EG-740UT is intended to provide ultrasonic images of submucosal and peripheral organs of the upper gastrointestinal tract for observation, diagnosis, and endoscopic treatment. This product is intended to be used with a FUJIFILM ultrasonic processor. This product is not intended for use on children and infants. · Class 2
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 2
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 04547410416176), received between May 16, 2025 and May 29, 2025 — classified as 2 injuries.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Insufficient Device Problem Information” (1 report).
Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 16, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem1
- Insufficient Device Problem Information1
Patient problems
- Insufficient Information1
- Unspecified Infection1
Recent adverse event reports
The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryMay 29, 2025Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information
ON (B)(6) 2025, FUJIFILM CORPORATION WAS INFORMED OF AN EVENT INVOLVING EG-740UT. THE EG-740UT ENDOSCOPE SHOWS NO VISIBLE DAMAGE OR FUNCTIONAL ISSUES DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION. HOWEVER, IT HAS BEEN FLAGGED FOR FURTHER EVALUATION DUE TO A SUSPECTED INFECTION IN A PATIENT AFTER ITS USE. AS A SAFETY PRECAUTION, THE SCOPE HAS BEEN QUARANTINED. THE SUSPECTED SCOPE HAS UNDERGONE ATP TESTING WITH ADDITIONAL HLD (HIGH-LEVEL DISINFECTION) CLEANING.
Patient problems: Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 22103346 ↗InjuryMay 16, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
ON APRIL 18TH, 2025, FUJIFILM HEALTHCARE AMERICAS CORPORATION WAS INFORMED OF AN EVENT INVOLVING EG-740UT. THE EG 740UT ENDOSCOPE SHOWS NO VISIBLE DAMAGE OR FUNCTIONAL ISSUES DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION. HOWEVER, IT HAS BEEN FLAGGED FOR FURTHER EVALUATION DUE TO A SUSPECTED INFECTION IN A PATIENT AFTER ITS USE. AS A SAFETY PRECAUTION, THE SCOPE HAS BEEN QUARANTINED. THE SUSPECTED SCOPE HAS UNDERGONE ATP TESTING WITH ADDITIONAL HLD (HIGH-LEVEL DISINFECTION) CLEANING. IMPORTER MDR IS BEING SUBMITTED IN AN ABUNDANCE OF CAUTION SINCE THE INVESTIGATION IS STILL ONGOING AT THE CUSTOMER SITE AND HAVE NOT PROVIDED THEIR RESULT.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 22038652 ↗
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Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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