Video Adapter OLYMPUS AR-T12ERecalls & reported problems

Olympus Medical Systems Corp. · AR-T12E SINGLE PIECE E ADAPTER 1.2X OTV- · Class 2

Quick summary

This Olympus video adapter is a component for endoscopic video imaging. Reports mostly describe loose or missing screws with parts coming apart, cracked glass, corrosion, and blurry or lost images found during inspection or maintenance. There are 23 reports naming its identifier, with no deaths and no injuries. No recalls name this device.

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Adverse event reports: 23
Deaths reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Recalls naming it: 0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 23 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 04953170023804), received between Aug 8, 2020 and Aug 7, 2026 — classified as 23 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Detachment of Device or Device Component” (7 reports).

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. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.

Reports received per month

Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

Detachment of Device or Device Component7
Poor Quality Image4
Corroded3
Connection Problem2
No Display/Image2
Unstable2
Break1
Communication or Transmission Problem1

Patient problems

No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions22
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient1

Recent adverse event reports

The 23 most recent of 23 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

MalfunctionAug 7, 2026Erratic or Intermittent Display
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50177615 ↗
MalfunctionMay 29, 2026Corroded
THE CUSTOMER REPORTED VISIBLE ABUNDANT OXIDATION DURING SERVICE/MAINTENANCE INVOLVING AN OLYMPUS CAMERA HEAD. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25332533 ↗
MalfunctionMar 31, 2026Misconnection
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE VIDEO ADAPTER HAD EXPERIENCED A CABLE MALFUNCTION IN THE VICINITY OF THE CAMERA. THE EVENT OCCURRED DURING MAINTENANCE. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24742807 ↗
MalfunctionJan 27, 2026Unstable
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE VIDEO ADAPTOR HAD A LOOSE SCREW AND CAME OFF DURING AN INSPECTION FOR USE. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT HARM.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24190636 ↗
MalfunctionJan 26, 2026Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE VIDEO ADAPTER HAD ADAPTER SCREW IS LOOSE, THE GLASS IS CRACKED. THE ISSUE OCCURRED DURING INSPECTION FOR USE. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24186006 ↗
MalfunctionDec 29, 2025Connection Problem; Connection Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE VIDEO ADAPTER EXHIBITED A POOR COMPONENT CONNECTION. THE ISSUE WAS IDENTIFIED DURING INSPECTION FOR USE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23908216 ↗
MalfunctionDec 4, 2025Unstable; Detachment of Device or Device Component; Unstable; Detachment of Device or Device Component
IT WAS OBSERVED THAT DURING THE DEVICE EVALUATION, THE VIDEO ADAPTER HAD MISSING ADAPTER SCREWS AND LOOSE SCREWS. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23716989 ↗
MalfunctionNov 25, 2025Poor Quality Image; Poor Quality Image
NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED FROM THE CUSTOMER.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23645005 ↗
MalfunctionSep 11, 2025Corroded; Leak/Splash; Detachment of Device or Device Component; Corroded; Leak/Splash; Detachment of Device or Device Component
IT WAS OBSERVED THAT DURING THE DEVICE EVALUATION, THE SUBJECT DEVICE EXHIBITED SCOPE CONNECTOR IS LOOSENED, SCOPE CONNECTOR IS DETERIORATED AND CORRODED, AND WATER TIGHTNESS WAS LOST. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23031239 ↗
MalfunctionAug 27, 2025Failure to Clean Adequately; Failure to Clean Adequately
IT WAS OBSERVED THAT DURING THE DEVICE EVALUATION, THE SUBJECT DEVICE EXHIBITED DIRT ON CAMERA CONNECTOR. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22902894 ↗
MalfunctionJul 15, 2025Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component
IT WAS OBSERVED THAT DURING THE DEVICE EVALUATION, THE SUBJECT DEVICE EXHIBITED MISSING COUPLER LENS. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22509308 ↗
MalfunctionJun 10, 2025Poor Quality Image; Connection Problem; Poor Quality Image; Connection Problem
NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED FROM CUSTOMER.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22179538 ↗
MalfunctionMay 8, 2025Poor Quality Image; Poor Quality Image
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SUBJECT DEVICE HAD BLURRY IMAGE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21988231 ↗
MalfunctionFeb 26, 2025Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component
IT WAS OBSERVED THAT DURING THE DEVICE EVALUATION, THE SUBJECT DEVICE EXHIBITED THE STOPPER NOT SECURE, A SCREW IS FALLEN OFF (MISSING SCREW). THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21469224 ↗
MalfunctionFeb 6, 2025Difficult to Open or Close; Difficult to Open or Close
IT WAS OBSERVED THAT DURING THE DEVICE EVALUATION, THE SUBJECT DEVICE WAS UNABLE TO OPEN. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21324873 ↗
MalfunctionOct 29, 2024Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component
NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED FROM CUSTOMER.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20561538 ↗
MalfunctionMar 25, 2024Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component
IT WAS REPORTED, THE CAMERA HEAD'S LENS OF THE VIDEO ADAPTER HAD COME OFF. THE ISSUE OCCURRED DURING AN UNKNOWN EVENT. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT HARM.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 18975124 ↗
MalfunctionMar 5, 2024Poor Quality Image; Poor Quality Image
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SUBJECT DEVICE DISPLAYED A BLURRED IMAGE. THE ISSUE WAS FOUND DURING PREPARATION FOR USE FOR A THERAPEUTIC LAPAROSCOPIC SURGERY. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT HARM.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 18837340 ↗
MalfunctionFeb 9, 2024Loose or Intermittent Connection; Loose or Intermittent Connection
TH CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THE VIDEO ADAPTER "SPRING WAS WEAK, LOOSENESS OF CONNECTING SECTION". THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT HARM.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 18682113 ↗
MalfunctionJan 5, 2024Corroded; Communication or Transmission Problem; Corroded; Communication or Transmission Problem
THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THE CAMERA HEAD LEADS HAD POOR CONTACT, THE CABLE OF CAMERA HEAD IS TWISTED AND DISTORTED, RESULTING IN HORIZONTAL STRIPES IN THE IMAGE, CAMERA HEAD AND ADAPTER ARE CORRODED AND CANNOT BE DISASSEMBLED. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 18460969 ↗
MalfunctionMay 26, 2023No Display/Image; No Display/Image
THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT HIS OLYMPUS VIDEO ADAPTER WAS NOT DISPLAYING AN IMAGE AND MISSING ITS GLASS LENS. ACCORDING TO THE INITIAL REPORTER, THIS EVENT TOOK PLACE DURING PROCEDURE PREPARATION. THERE WAS NO PATIENT HARM REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 17010313 ↗
MalfunctionJun 29, 2021Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component
OLYMPUS MEDICAL SYSTEMS CORP. (OMSC) WAS INFORMED FROM THE USER THAT DURING THE REPROCESSING, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE STOPPER AND PIN HAD BEEN MISSING. THE USER COMPLETED THE PROCEDURE WITH THE SUBJECT DEVICE. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT INJURY ASSOCIATED WITH THE EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 12082377 ↗
MalfunctionAug 8, 2020No Display/Image; No Display/Image
OLYMPUS MEDICAL SYSTEMS CORP. (OMSC) WAS INFORMED FROM THE USER THAT THE IMAGE OF THE SUBJECT DEVICE WAS NOT DISPLAYED AT THE UNSPECIFIED TIMING. OLYMPUS SERVICE OPERATION REPAIR CENTER (SORC) CHECKED THE SUBJECT DEVICE BUT IT COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE REPORTED PHENOMENON. THE OTHER DETAILED INFORMATION WAS NOT PROVIDED. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT INJURY ASSOCIATED WITH THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 10383001 ↗

Device details

UDI-DI	`04953170023804`
Brand	Video Adapter
Model	OLYMPUS AR-T12E
Catalog no.	5391830
Company	Olympus Medical Systems Corp.
Product code	FET · Endoscopic Video Imaging System/Component, Gastroenterology-Urology
Class	Class 2
FDA submission	None listed
Implant	No
Rx / OTC	Prescription
Single use	No
Sterile	No
MRI safety	Labeling does not contain MRI Safety Information
Status	In Commercial Distribution
Record updated	Nov 24, 2025

Device type (GMDN): Endoscope camera adaptor

An optical device designed to connect a camera (moving- or still-image) to a non-video endoscope (rigid or flexible), especially when the devices are from different manufacturers. It may be referred to as a coupler. This is a reusable device.