TRACHEAL INTUBATION FIBERSCOPE OLYMPUS LF-P (REF 2882730)Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 04953170051098), received between Oct 25, 2022 and Apr 28, 2026 — classified as 3 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (1 report).

2 FDA recall records name this device's identifier, 2 still open.

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 18, 2026.

Recalls naming this device

1. Jul 27, 2023Class IIOpen, Classified

   Complaint of endoscope model becoming lodged in the endotracheal tube connector due to diameter being too large.

   Z-2501-2023 · Root cause: Labeling Change Control · Recall details · FDA record ↗

2. May 26, 2023Class IIOpen, Classified

   Revised OER-Pro, OER-Elite, OER-Mini endoscope reprocessor labeling- the LF-V and LF-P are no longer compatible endoscopes for reprocessing in the OERs. The addendum highlights the following changes: 1. Removal of LF-V and LF-P as compatible with the OER 2. Change conditions for ETO gas sterilization from 12% EtO to 100% EtO 3. Removing the reusable cleaning brush for the manual cleaning. Single Use brushes remain compatible

   Z-2341-2023 · Root cause: Labeling Change Control · Recall details · FDA record ↗

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionApr 28, 2026Corroded

  THE BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE WAS RETURNED TO THE SERVICE CENTER WITH A REPORT OF FAILED LEAK TEST AT DISTAL TIP. THIS DOES NOT INDICATE AN MDR REPORTABLE EVENT. HOWEVER, MDR REPORTABLE FAILURE WAS FOUND DURING TESTING AT THE SERVICE CENTER. DURING INSPECTION OF THE DEVICE, CORROSION INSIDE LENS AND FIBER WAS FOUND. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 25018573 ↗
• MalfunctionJul 21, 2023Device Reprocessing Problem; Device Reprocessing Problem

  THE CUSTOMER REPORTED TO OLYMPUS THAT THE TRACHEAL INTUBATION FIBERSCOPE WAS INCORRECTLY REPROCESSED. THE CUSTOMER CALLED INTO THE OLYMPUS TECHNICAL ASSISTANT CENTER AND ASKED IF THE SCOPE COULD BE STORED IN A SLEEVE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT HARM ASSOCIATED WITH THE EVENT. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FROM THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THE FACILITY USUALLY TRANSPORTS SCOPES THAT HAVE BEEN CLEANED AND REPROCESS IN A SLEEVE, AND THIS WAS THE QUESTION TO THE OLYMPUS TECHNICAL ASSISTANT CENTER BY ONE OF THE CUSTOMERS TJC INSPECTORS THAT INSPECT SCOPES. THE CUSTOMER ALSO REPORTED THAT THE SCOPE WAS NOT USED BUT NEEDED TO BE REPROCESSED DUE TO EXCEEDING THE 14-DAY HANG TIME IN A SCOPE CONTAINER/CLOSET.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 17373507 ↗
• MalfunctionOct 25, 2022Break; Detachment of Device or Device Component; Break; Detachment of Device or Device Component

  THE CUSTOMER REPORTED TO OLYMPUS, A TORN TIP ON THE TRACHEAL INTUBATION FIBERSCOPE. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF USER OR PATIENT HARM ASSOCIATED WITH THIS EVENT. DURING INSPECTION OF RETURNED DEVICE, IT WAS OBSERVED THE BENDING SECTION COVER HAD FALLEN OFF. THIS MDR IS BEING SUBMITTED TO CAPTURE THE REPORTABLE MALFUNCTION FOUND DURING EVALUATION

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 15666812 ↗