TRACHEAL INTUBATION FIBERSCOPE OLYMPUS LF-TPRecalls & reported problems
Olympus Medical Systems Corp. · LF-TP TRACHEAL INTUBATION FIBE RSCOPE-PO · Class 2
All models of TRACHEAL INTUBATION FIBERSCOPE (7)
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
1 open recall names this device. See the recall details and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider.
Quick summary
This Olympus LF-TP is a flexible scope used to guide breathing tubes into the airway. Its 141 reports often describe a peeling inner lining, and some describe bacterial contamination found during routine checks. There are no deaths and no injuries. 1 recall, still open, began in July 2023 over scopes that may get stuck in the breathing tube connector because they are too wide. Reports fell to 2 in the last 12 months from 8 before.
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- Adverse event reports
- 141
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 1
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 141 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 04953170136825), received between Jun 13, 2018 and Jan 8, 2026 — classified as 141 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Peeled/Delaminated” (100 reports).
1 FDA recall record name this device's identifier, 1 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.
Reports received per month
Recalls naming this device
- Jul 27, 2023Class IIOpen, Classified
Complaint of endoscope model becoming lodged in the endotracheal tube connector due to diameter being too large.
Z-2504-2023 · Root cause: Labeling Change Control · Recall details · FDA record ↗
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Peeled/Delaminated100
- Microbial Contamination of Device20
- Failure to Clean Adequately7
- Degraded5
- Detachment of Device or Device Component4
- Break3
- Device Markings/Labelling Problem3
- No Display/Image2
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions138
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient2
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient1
Recent adverse event reports
The 25 most recent of 141 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionJan 8, 2026Loss of or Failure to Bond
IT WAS OBSERVED THAT DURING THE DEVICE EVALUATION, THE TRACHEAL INTUBATION FIBERSCOPE EXHIBITED THE CEMENT GLUE ON THE LIGHT GUIDE (LG) GLASS/LENS COVER IS MISSING. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24003057 ↗MalfunctionDec 18, 2025Corroded; Corroded
IT WAS OBSERVED THAT DURING THE DEVICE EVALUATION, THE FIBERSCOPE EXHIBITED SUCTION CYLINDER DEFECTIVE (CORRODED). THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23840861 ↗MalfunctionAug 21, 2025Physical Resistance/Sticking; Physical Resistance/Sticking
IT WAS REPORTED THE TRACHEAL INTUBATION FIBERSCOPE HAD LOCKED ANGULATION. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT HARM.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22860052 ↗MalfunctionJun 26, 2025Microbial Contamination of Device; Microbial Contamination of Device
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING REPROCESSING, THE SUBJECT FLEXIBLE SCOPE TESTED POSITIVE FOR > 80 COLONY FORMING UNITS (CFUS) OF STENOTROPHOMONAS (XANTHOMONAS) MALTOPHILIA AND PSEUDOMONAS AERUGINOSA. THE BACTERIAL WAS FOUND IN WORKING CHANNEL. 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 22336258 ↗MalfunctionJun 25, 2025Microbial Contamination of Device; Microbial Contamination of Device
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE TRACHEAL INTUBATION FIBERSCOPE TESTED POSITIVE FOR AN UNEXPECTED CONTAMINATION. THE ISSUE WAS FOUND DURING A ROUTINE CULTURE OF THE SCOPE. 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 22325451 ↗MalfunctionMay 8, 2025Microbial Contamination of Device; Microbial Contamination of Device
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE TRACHEAL INTUBATION FIBERSCOPE TESTED POSITIVE FOR A STENOTROPHOMONAS CONTAMINATION. THE ISSUE WAS FOUND DURING A ROUTINE CULTURE OF THE SCOPE. 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 21988666 ↗MalfunctionMay 8, 2025Microbial Contamination of Device; Microbial Contamination of Device
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SCOPE TESTED POSITIVE FOR AN UNEXPECTED CONTAMINATION. THE ISSUE WAS FOUND DURING A ROUTINE CULTURE OF THE SCOPE. 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 21984590 ↗MalfunctionMay 8, 2025Microbial Contamination of Device; Microbial Contamination of Device
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SCOPE TESTED POSITIVE FOR AN UNEXPECTED CONTAMINATION. THE ISSUE WAS FOUND DURING A ROUTINE CULTURE OF THE SCOPE. 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 21984585 ↗MalfunctionMay 5, 2025Microbial Contamination of Device; Detachment of Device or Device Component; Microbial Contamination of Device; Detachment of Device or Device Component
IT WAS REPORTED THAT, DURING REPROCESSING, THE SUBJECT DEVICE TESTED POSITIVE FOR STENOTROPHOMONAS DESPITE STERILIZATION. 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 21963812 ↗MalfunctionNov 1, 2024Peeled/Delaminated; Peeled/Delaminated
IT WAS OBSERVED DURING THE DEVICE INSPECTION, THAT THE COATING OF THE FIBERSCOPE IG HOSE HAD PEELED OFF. (1MM2 OR MORE). THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20586618 ↗MalfunctionOct 29, 2024Peeled/Delaminated; Peeled/Delaminated
IT WAS OBSERVED DURING THE DEVICE INSPECTION, THAT THE TRACHEAL INTUBATION FIBERSCOPE EXHIBITED PEELING OF THE CONNECTING TUBE COATING. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20557929 ↗MalfunctionOct 28, 2024Material Disintegration; Peeled/Delaminated; Material Disintegration; Peeled/Delaminated
IT WAS OBSERVED DURING THE DEVICE INSPECTION THAT THE INTUBATION FIBERSCOPE EXHIBITED A MISSING AREA ON THE CONNECTING TUBE AND PEELING OF THE INSTRUMENT GUIDE TUBE COATING. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20553542 ↗MalfunctionOct 25, 2024Failure to Clean Adequately; Failure to Clean Adequately
IT WAS OBSERVED DURING DEVICE EVALUATION THAT FOREIGN MATERIAL CAME OUT OF THE FORCEPS CHANNEL OF THE FIBERSCOPE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20532879 ↗MalfunctionOct 10, 2024Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component
IT WAS OBSERVED DURING THE DEVICE INSPECTION, THAT THE BENDING SECTION COVER OF THE TRACHEAL INTUBATION FIBERSCOPE HAD FALLEN OFF. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20422861 ↗MalfunctionOct 8, 2024Peeled/Delaminated; Peeled/Delaminated
IT WAS OBSERVED DURING THE DEVICE INSPECTION, THAT THE TRACHEAL INTUBATION FIBERSCOPE INSERTION SECTION FLEXIBLE TUBE COATING PEELED OFF. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20397471 ↗MalfunctionSep 17, 2024Peeled/Delaminated; Peeled/Delaminated
IT WAS OBSERVED DURING THE DEVICE INSPECTION, THAT THE INTUBATION FIBERSCOPE EXHIBITED PEELING ON THE COATING OF THE IMAGE GUIDE HOSE. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20241233 ↗MalfunctionSep 13, 2024Failure to Clean Adequately; Failure to Clean Adequately
IT WAS OBSERVED DURING THE DEVICE INSPECTION, THAT THE INTUBATION FIBERSCOPE EXHIBITED RESIDUAL LIQUID AND FOREIGN OBJECTS CAME OUT OF THE FORCEPS CHANNEL. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20211777 ↗MalfunctionSep 5, 2024Peeled/Delaminated; Peeled/Delaminated
IT WAS OBSERVED, DURING THE DEVICE INSPECTION. THAT THE TRACHEAL INTUBATION FIBERSCOPE EXHIBITED COATING PEELING OFF THE IMAGE GUIDE HOSE. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20153252 ↗MalfunctionAug 13, 2024Failure to Clean Adequately; Failure to Clean Adequately
IT WAS OBSERVED DURING THE DEVICE INSPECTION, THAT THE TRACHEAL INTUBATION FIBERSCOPE EXHIBITED A FOREIGN MATERIAL INSIDE THE FORCEPS CHANNEL. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19975449 ↗MalfunctionAug 7, 2024Peeled/Delaminated; Peeled/Delaminated
IT WAS OBSERVED DURING THE DEVICE INSPECTION, THAT THE TRACHAEL INTUBATION FIBERSCOPE EXHIBITED A PEELED IMAGE GUIDE TUBE. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19928006 ↗MalfunctionJul 23, 2024Peeled/Delaminated; Peeled/Delaminated
IT WAS REPORTED THE TRACHEAL INTUBATION FIBERSCOPE COATING WAS PEELING GREATER THAN OR EQUAL TO 1 X 1 MM2. THE ISSUE OCCURRED DURING OTHER EVENTS. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT HARM.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19807559 ↗MalfunctionJul 17, 2024Device Markings/Labelling Problem; Device Markings/Labelling Problem
IT WAS OBSERVED THAT DURING THE DEVICE INSPECTION, THE FIBERSCOPE EXHIBITED A SOFT TUBE COATING FLOATING (1MM2 OR MORE). THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19762462 ↗MalfunctionJul 3, 2024Device Markings/Labelling Problem; Device Markings/Labelling Problem
IT WAS OBSERVED THAT DURING THE DEVICE EVALUATION, THE INTUBATION FIBERSCOPE'S INSERTION SECTION, SOFT TUBE MARKING DISAPPEARED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19668132 ↗MalfunctionJun 11, 2024Peeled/Delaminated; Peeled/Delaminated
IT WAS OBSERVED DURING THE DEVICE INSPECTION, THAT THE ENDOSCOPE REPROCESSOR DISTAL END WAS PEELING OFF THE COATING. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19512226 ↗MalfunctionMay 23, 2024Material Erosion; Peeled/Delaminated; Material Erosion; Peeled/Delaminated
IT WAS OBSERVED DURING THE DEVICE INSPECTION, THAT THE TRACHEAL INTUBATION FIBERSCOPE EXHIBITED FLEXIBLE TUBE COATING PEELING AND DISPLAY MISSING. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19384600 ↗
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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 · each recall links to the FDA recall notice
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 18, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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