ULTRASONIC GASTROVIDEOSCOPE OLYMPUS GF TYPE UCT140-AL5Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 04953170062797), received between Feb 14, 2022 and May 15, 2023 — classified as 3 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Microbial Contamination of Device” (2 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. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 18, 2026.

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.

• MalfunctionMay 15, 2023Leak/Splash; Leak/Splash

  A CUSTOMER REPORTED TO OLYMPUS, THE ULTRASONIC GASTROVIDEOSCOPE WORKING CHANNEL WAS LEAKING. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT HARM ASSOCIATED WITH THIS EVENT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 16936553 ↗
• MalfunctionOct 27, 2022Microbial Contamination of Device; Microbial Contamination of Device

  THE CUSTOMER REPORTED TO OLYMPUS, DURING REPROCESSING, THE ULTRASONIC GASTROVIDEOSCOPE TESTED POSITIVE FOR OVER 10,000 COLONY FORMING UNITS (CFUS) OF ENTEROBACTER CLOACAE. THE USER DID NOT REPORT ANY CONTAMINATION OR ANY OTHER SERIOUS DETERIORATION IN STATE OF HEALTH OF ANY PERSON, TO WHICH THE SCOPE COULD HAVE BEEN A CONTRIBUTORY CAUSE.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 15686664 ↗
• MalfunctionFeb 14, 2022Microbial Contamination of Device; Microbial Contamination of Device

  THE CUSTOMER REPORTED TO OLYMPUS, THE FORCEPS ELEVATOR CHANNEL ON THE ULTRASONIC GASTROVIDEOSCOPE TESTED POSITIVE FOR 13 COLONY FORMING UNITS (CFUS) OF ACINETOBACTER AND ENTEROBACTERIACEAE. THE ISSUE WAS FOUND DURING A ROUTINE CULTURE OF THE SCOPE. SAMPLING WAS TAKEN AT REPROCESSING, BEFORE USE ON JAN 5, 2022. THE USER DID NOT REPORT ANY CONTAMINATION OR ANY OTHER SERIOUS DETERIORATION IN STATE OF HEALTH OF ANY PERSON, TO WHICH THE SCOPE COULD HAVE BEEN A CONTRIBUTORY CAUSE.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 13527742 ↗