Video Adapter OLYMPUS AR-TF08ERecalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 10 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 04953170023910), received between Oct 23, 2020 and Jun 10, 2026 — classified as 10 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Poor Quality Image” (3 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.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 10 most recent of 10 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionJun 10, 2026Poor Quality Image; Output Problem

  THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THE STOPPER DOES NOT WORK. IMAGE IS NOT STRAIGHT DURING AN UNSPECIFIED INSPECTION FOR USE INVOLVING OLYMPUS AUTOCLAVE CAMERA HEAD. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLEMENT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 25460239 ↗
• MalfunctionFeb 19, 2026Loose or Intermittent Connection; Communication or Transmission Problem

  NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED FROM THE CUSTOMER.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24387763 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 14, 2025Erratic or Intermittent Display; Erratic or Intermittent Display

  NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED FROM CUSTOMER.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 22023013 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 21, 2025Structural Problem; Structural Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THE SUBJECT DEVICE FIXING SCREWS WERE LOOSE. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. THE ISSUE OCCURRED DURING DEVICE MAINTENANCE.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 21873343 ↗
• MalfunctionMar 28, 2025Poor Quality Image; Poor Quality Image

  IT WAS REPORTED THE CAMERA HEAD DISPLAYED BLURRY IMAGE. THE EVENT OCCURRED DURING MAINTENANCE. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 21717548 ↗
• MalfunctionJan 21, 2025Loose or Intermittent Connection; Loose or Intermittent Connection

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE CAMERA HEAD HAD A WOBBLY ADAPTER. THE EVENT OCCURRED DURING MAINTENANCE. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 21200175 ↗
• MalfunctionJan 7, 2025Detachment 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 21093286 ↗
• MalfunctionNov 19, 2024Poor Quality Image; Detachment of Device or Device Component; Poor Quality Image; Detachment of Device or Device Component

  NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED FROM CUSTOMER.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 20728116 ↗
• MalfunctionMar 30, 2022Accessory Incompatible; Accessory Incompatible

  THE CUSTOMER REPORTED AN UNKNOWN EVENT RELATED TO THE VIDEO ADAPTER. THE EVENT OCCURRED DURING PREPARATION FOR USE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT HARM OR USER INJURY REPORTED DUE TO THE EVENT. THIS MEDWATCH REPORT WITH PATIENT (B)(6) IS THE SECOND OCCURRENCE. THE MEDWATCH REPORT WITH PATIENT (B)(6) IS THE FIRST OCCURRENCE.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 13955052 ↗
• MalfunctionOct 23, 2020Break; Break

  OLYMPUS SERVICE OPERATION REPAIR CENTER WAS INFORMED BY THE FACILITY THAT THE CUSTOMER FOUND CHIPPED SCREWHEAD ON THIS DEVICE WHILE REPROCESSING. OTHER DETAILED INFORMATION WAS NOT PROVIDED. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT INJURY ASSOCIATED WITH THE EVENT.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

  MAUDE report 10723650 ↗