VISERA VIDEO SYSTEM CENTER OTV-S7VRecalls & reported problems
Olympus Medical Systems Corp. · "OTV-S7V-D VISERA DIGITAL CAMERA PROCESSO" · Class 2
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
Quick summary
This Olympus Visera video system center is the camera processor that sends endoscope images to a display. All 160 reports are malfunctions, and many describe no image or display, poor image quality, and loose connections. The reports include no deaths or injuries. No recalls name this device.
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- Adverse event reports
- 160
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 160 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 04953170141546), received between Nov 20, 2020 and Jan 2, 2025 — classified as 160 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “No Display/Image” (88 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.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- No Display/Image88
- Erratic or Intermittent Display21
- Poor Quality Image21
- Loose or Intermittent Connection14
- Connection Problem12
- Display or Visual Feedback Problem11
- Defective Component3
- Detachment of Device or Device Component3
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions154
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient7
Recent adverse event reports
The 25 most recent of 160 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionJan 2, 2025Communication or Transmission Problem; Connection Problem; Communication or Transmission Problem; Connection Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THE VIDEO SYSTEM CENTER HAD AN INTERMITTENT IMAGE. THIS ISSUE WAS FOUND DURING SERVICE / MAINTENANCE. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT HARM.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21058782 ↗MalfunctionNov 7, 2024No Display/Image; No Display/Image
IT WAS REPORTED, THE VIDEO SYSTEM CENTER EXHIBITED IMAGES THAT ARE SOMETIMES NOT DISPLAYED. THE ISSUE IS UNKNOWN AS TO WHEN IT OCCURRED. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF DELAY, PATIENT HARM, INJURY, OR DEATH. ADDITIONAL DETAILS RELATING TO THE PATIENT AND THE EVENT HAVE BEEN REQUESTED, BUT NO RESPONSE HAS BEEN RECEIVED AT THIS TIME.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20627046 ↗MalfunctionOct 24, 2024No Display/Image; Image Display Error/Artifact; No Display/Image; Image Display Error/Artifact
IT WAS OBSERVED DURING DEVICE EVALUATION THAT THE IMAGE OF THE VIDEO SYSTEM CENTER HAD HORIZONTAL STRIPES DUE TO A DEFECTIVE VIDEO CONNECTOR AND THERE WAS NO IMAGE DUE TO A DEFECTIVE CIRCUIT BOARD. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20521845 ↗MalfunctionOct 23, 2024No Display/Image; No Display/Image
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SUBJECT DEVICE HAD NO IMAGE. THE ISSUE OCCURRED DURING PREPARATION FOR USE FOR AN UNSPECIFIED PROCEDURE. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT HARM.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20514050 ↗MalfunctionOct 15, 2024No Display/Image; No Display/Image
IT WAS OBSERVED DURING THE DEVICE INSPECTION, THAT THE VIDEO SYSTEM CENTER EXHIBITED NO IMAGE DUE TO DEFECTIVE VIDEO CONNECTOR SOCKET. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20456699 ↗MalfunctionSep 24, 2024No Display/Image; No Display/Image
IT WAS REPORTED THE VIDEO SYSTEM CENTER IMAGE WAS NOT DISPLAYED. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT HARM.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20290370 ↗MalfunctionSep 18, 2024No Visual Prompts/Feedback; No Visual Prompts/Feedback
IT WAS REPORTED THE, THE VIDEO SYSTEM CENTER CONTROL PANEL EXHIBITED THE WHITE BALANCE BUTTON WAS NOT RESPONDING, AND OTHER BUTTONS WERE ALSO NOT RESPONDING. IT IS UNKNOWN WHEN THE ISSUE OCCURRED. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT HARM.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20245788 ↗MalfunctionSep 6, 2024No Display/Image; No Display/Image
IT WAS OBSERVED DURING THE DEVICE INSPECTION, THAT THE VIDEO SYSTEM CENTER EXHIBITED AN IMAGE HAD INTERFERENCE AND THE OBJECT WAS NOT VISIBLE. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT OR USER HARM ASSOCIATED WITH THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20161058 ↗MalfunctionSep 4, 2024Erratic or Intermittent Display; Erratic or Intermittent Display
THE ISSUE OCCURRED DURING PREPARATION BEFORE USE FOR THE PROCEDURE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20135102 ↗MalfunctionAug 26, 2024No Display/Image; No Display/Image
IT WAS REPORTED, THE VIDEO SYSTEM CENTER DID NOT HAVE AN IMAGE DISPLAYED. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT HARM.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20068747 ↗MalfunctionAug 15, 2024No Display/Image; No Device Output; No Display/Image; No Device Output
IT WAS ALSO NOTED THE FRONT PANEL DID NOT WORK.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19989890 ↗MalfunctionAug 8, 2024Poor Quality Image; Poor Quality Image
IT WAS REPORTED THE VIDEO SYSTEM CENTER HAD POOR QUALITY VIDEO AND THE VIDEO IMAGE WAS INTERRUPTED. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT HARM.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19945455 ↗MalfunctionJul 25, 2024Poor Quality Image; Noise, Audible; Poor Quality Image; Noise, Audible
IT WAS REPORTED, THE VIDEO SYSTEM CENTER HAD A NOISY IMAGE WHEN CONNECTED TO THE CAMERA. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT HARM.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19832968 ↗MalfunctionJul 12, 2024No Display/Image; No Display/Image
IT WAS REPORTED, TO OLYMPUS. THAT THERE WAS NO VIDEO ON THE VIDEO SYSTEM CENTER. THIS OCCURRED, DURING PREPARATION FOR USE. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF A DELAY OR PATIENT HARM.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19729574 ↗MalfunctionJun 28, 2024No Display/Image; No Display/Image
TECHNICAL TEAM OF THE MILITARY HOSPITAL TOLD US THAT THEY WERE DOING ROUTINE CHECK, THAT'S WHEN THEY FOUND THE ISSUE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19632966 ↗MalfunctionJun 10, 2024Poor Quality Image; Poor Quality Image
IT WAS REPORTED THE VIDEO SYSTEM CENTER DISPLAYED IMAGE INTERRUPTION INCLUDING SEVERE NOISE/FLICKER THAT MAKES THE ENDOSCOPIC IMAGE UNVIEWABLE. THE ISSUE OCCURRED DURING PREPARATION FOR USE FOR AN UNSPECIFIED PROCEDURE. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH THE SAME DEVICE. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT OR USER HARM ASSOCIATED WITH THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19504946 ↗MalfunctionMay 22, 2024Electrical /Electronic Property Problem; Mechanical Problem; Electrical /Electronic Property Problem; Mechanical Problem
IT WAS OBSERVED DURING THE DEVICE INSPECTION, THAT THE VIDEO SYSTEM CENTER EXHIBITED THE FAN WAS NOT ROTATING. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19370432 ↗MalfunctionMay 21, 2024No Display/Image; No Display/Image
THE CUSTOMER REPORTED, THAT THERE WAS NO DELAY. AND THERE WAS NO PATIENT UNDER ANESTHESIA.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19366277 ↗MalfunctionMay 15, 2024Circuit Failure; No Display/Image; Loose or Intermittent Connection; Output Problem; Circuit Failure; No Display/Image; Loose or Intermittent Connection; Output Problem
IT WAS OBSERVED DURING THE DEVICE INSPECTION, THAT THE VIDEO SYSTEM CENTER EXHIBITED INTERNAL FAILURE OF DV (DIGITAL VIDEO) BOARD CAUSING TERMINAL RATTLING AND NO DIGITAL OUTPUT. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19327669 ↗MalfunctionApr 26, 2024No Display/Image; Connection Problem; No Display/Image; Connection Problem
IT WAS REPORTED, THE VIDEO SYSTEM CENTER HAD SWITCH AND CONNECTOR FAILURE. THERE WAS NO PROCEDURE THAT WAS INVOLVE. THE PATIENT WAS NOT UNDER ANESTHESIA. AND THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT INJURY OR HARM.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19195759 ↗MalfunctionApr 26, 2024No Display/Image; No Display/Image
IT WAS OBSERVED DURING DEVICE INSPECTION, THAT THE SCREEN OF THE VIDEO SYSTEM BLACKED OUT WITH A FLICKER DUE TO A DEFECTIVE VIDEO CONNECTOR. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19194431 ↗MalfunctionApr 25, 2024Erratic or Intermittent Display; Erratic or Intermittent Display
IT WAS REPORTED, THE VIDEO SYSTEM CENTER¿S VIDEO CONNECTOR WAS OF POOR CONTACT RESULTING THE IMAGE TO FLICKER DURING USE. THE ISSUE OCCURRED DURING RECEIPT INSPECTION. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT HARM.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19184757 ↗MalfunctionApr 24, 2024Display or Visual Feedback Problem; Loose or Intermittent Connection; Display or Visual Feedback Problem; Loose or Intermittent Connection
IT WAS REPORTED THE VIDEO SYSTEM CENTER HAD A LOOSE CONNECTOR WHICH RESULTED IN POOR IMAGE QUALITY. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT HARM.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19175755 ↗MalfunctionApr 19, 2024Erratic or Intermittent Display; Erratic or Intermittent Display
IT WAS REPORTED, THE VIDEO SYSTEM CENTER WOULD SOMETIMES NOT DISPLAY AN IMAGE. THE ISSUE OCCURRED DURING PREPARATION FOR USE. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT HARM.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19147198 ↗MalfunctionApr 19, 2024Peeled/Delaminated; Peeled/Delaminated
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE VIDEO SYSTEM CENTER HAD A STRIPPED CABLE. THERE IS NO INFORMATION REGARDING IF THERE WAS ANY PROCEDURE RELATED, WHEN THE EVENT OCCURRED RELATED TO THE PROCEDURE, IF THERE WAS ANY DELAY NOR IF THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED OR HOW WAS COMPLETED. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT OR USER HARM.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19143377 ↗
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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
- 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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