VIDEOSCOPE CABLE 150 MAJ-1558Recalls & reported problems
Olympus Medical Systems Corp. · Class 2
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
Quick summary
This Olympus videoscope cable connects a flexible gastroscope to the video processor. The 48 reports mostly describe the cable producing no image at all, a poor or flickering picture, or losing the picture when the connector is moved, along with corroded parts and connection errors. No deaths or injuries are reported, and no recalls name this device. Reports in the last 12 months (22) were about double the 11 in the prior12 months.
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- Adverse event reports
- 48
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 48 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 04953170228759), received between Jan 14, 2021 and Aug 22, 2026 — classified as 48 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “No Display/Image” (22 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/Image22
- Erratic or Intermittent Display11
- Poor Quality Image11
- Communication or Transmission Problem2
- Corroded2
- Display or Visual Feedback Problem2
- Activation Failure1
- Activation Problem1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions46
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient2
Recent adverse event reports
The 25 most recent of 48 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionAug 22, 2026Poor Quality Image
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50390563 ↗MalfunctionJul 28, 2026
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50058476 ↗MalfunctionJul 28, 2026Poor Quality Image
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50053874 ↗MalfunctionJul 13, 2026No Display/Image
THE CUSTOMER RETURNED THE VIDEOSCOPE CABLE TO THE SERVICE CENTER FOR A SEPARATE ISSUE. DURING THE DEVICE ANALYSIS, THE SERVICE TEAM INDICATES THAT NO IMAGE WAS FOUND. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25795521 ↗MalfunctionJun 24, 2026Erratic or Intermittent Display; No Display/Image
THE CUSTOMER RETURNED THE VIDEOSCOPE CABLE, WHICH IS AN OLYMPUS ASSET WITH NO REPORTED COMPLAINT. DURING THE EVALUATION OF THE DEVICE, NO IMAGE AND FLICKERING IMAGE WAS OBSERVED. THE SERVICE REPAIR TECHNICIAN INDICATED THAT THE MOST LIKELY CAUSE OF THE NO IMAGE AND FLICKERING IMAGE WAS DUE TO COMPONENT FAILURE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25612760 ↗MalfunctionJun 23, 2026Circuit Failure; Corroded; Erratic or Intermittent Display
THE CUSTOMER RETURNED THE VIDEOSCOPE CABLE TO THE SERVICE CENTER FOR EVALUATION RELATED TO A SEPARATE ISSUE. DURING INSPECTION, THE SERVICE REPAIR TECHNICIAN IDENTIFIED THE DEVICE HAD FLICKERING IMAGE, FAULTY CONNECTOR AND CABLE, CORROSION ON THE PRINTED CIRCUIT (CN) BOARD AND SCREWS. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25602388 ↗MalfunctionJun 20, 2026Erratic or Intermittent Display
THE CUSTOMER REPORTED IMAGE INTERFERENCE AND THE IMAGE DISAPPEARED WHEN CONNECTOR WAS MOVED DURING INSPECTION FOR USE INVOLVING AN OLYMPUS VIDEO SCOPE CABLE. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED USING THE SAME DEVICE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25570367 ↗MalfunctionJun 8, 2026No Display/Image; Communication or Transmission Problem
THE CUSTOMER RETURNED THE VIDEOSCOPE CABLE TO THE SERVICE CENTER FOR A SEPARATE ISSUE. DURING THE DEVICE ANALYSIS, THE SERVICE REPAIR TECHNICIAN INDICATES THAT THERE WAS NO IMAGE AND A COMMUNICATION ERROR E315 WAS FOUND. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25436938 ↗MalfunctionMay 21, 2026No Display/Image
IT WAS OBSERVED THAT DURING THE DEVICE EVALUATION, THE VIDEOSCOPE CABLE EXHIBITED NO IMAGE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25242696 ↗MalfunctionMay 5, 2026No Display/Image
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE VIDEOSCOPE CABLE HAD NO IMAGE. THE ISSUE WAS FOUND DURING INSPECTION FOR USE. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT HARM.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25084800 ↗MalfunctionApr 24, 2026Poor Quality Image; Material Split, Cut or Torn
IT WAS OBSERVED THAT DURING THE DEVICE EVALUATION, THE VIDEOSCOPE CABLE EXHIBITED INTERMITTENT IMAGE FLICKERING DUE TO A COMBINED FAULT IN THE CABLE AND THE INTERFACE (CN) BOARD. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24988567 ↗MalfunctionApr 13, 2026Erratic or Intermittent Display
IT WAS OBSERVED THAT DURING THE DEVICE EVALUATION, THE VIDEOSCOPE CABLE EXHIBITED FLICKERING IMAGE DUE TO FAULTY CABLE AND INTERFACE BOARD. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24865425 ↗MalfunctionApr 9, 2026Poor Quality Image
IT WAS OBSERVED THAT DURING THE DEVICE EVALUATION, THE VIDEOSCOPE CABLE EXHIBITED VERTICAL LINES IN THE IMAGE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24831453 ↗MalfunctionApr 8, 2026Erratic or Intermittent Display
IT WAS OBSERVED THAT DURING THE DEVICE EVALUATION, THE VIDEOSCOPE CABLE EXHIBITED FLICKER IMAGE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24815082 ↗MalfunctionApr 6, 2026Poor Quality Image
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE VIDEOSCOPE CABLE HAD AN IMAGE PROBLEM, WITH THE IMAGE NOT VISIBLE ON THE SCREEN. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT INVOLVEMENT
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24788845 ↗MalfunctionApr 3, 2026Poor Quality Image
IT WAS OBSERVED THAT DURING THE DEVICE EVALUATION, THE VIDEOSCOPE CABLE HAD INTERMITTENT ABNORMAL IMAGE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24774510 ↗MalfunctionApr 2, 2026No Display/Image
IT WAS OBSERVED THAT DURING THE DEVICE EVALUATION, THE VIDEOSCOPE CABLE EXHIBITED NO IMAGE ONLY LINES ARE VISIBLE IN THE MONITOR. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24764617 ↗MalfunctionMar 25, 2026Erratic or Intermittent Display
IT WAS OBSERVED THAT DURING THE DEVICE EVALUATION, THE VIDEOSCOPE CABLE EXHIBITED IMAGE FLICKERING. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24686818 ↗MalfunctionJan 30, 2026Erratic or Intermittent Display
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE VIDEOSCOPE CABLE HAD FLICKERING IMAGE. THE EVENT HAD OCCURRED DURING INSPECTION FOR USE. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24223575 ↗MalfunctionDec 22, 2025No Display/Image; No Display/Image
IT WAS REPORTED THE VIDEOSCOPE CABLE EXHIBITED NO IMAGE DURING INSPECTION FOR USE. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT HARM.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23865826 ↗MalfunctionDec 9, 2025No Display/Image; Connection Problem; No Display/Image; Connection Problem
NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED FROM THE CUSTOMER.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23758932 ↗MalfunctionDec 2, 2025Erratic or Intermittent Display; No Display/Image; Erratic or Intermittent Display; No Display/Image
IT WAS REPORTED THE VIDEOSCOPE CABLE HAD NO IMAGE OR A FLICKERING IMAGE WHILE CONNECTING. THE ISSUE OCCURRED DURING MAINTENANCE. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23693473 ↗MalfunctionOct 29, 2025Poor Quality Image; Poor Quality Image
IT WAS OBSERVED THAT DURING THE DEVICE EVALUATION, THE VIDEOSCOPE CABLE EXHIBITED IMAGE NOISE OCCURRING. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23414187 ↗MalfunctionOct 24, 2025Corroded; Display or Visual Feedback Problem; Corroded; Display or Visual Feedback Problem
IT WAS OBSERVED THAT DURING THE DEVICE EVALUATION, THE SUBJECT DEVICE EXHIBITED THAT FLICKERING/NOISE/LINES AND SOMETIMES NO IMAGE ON MONITOR DUE TO DEFECTIVE SCOPE CONNECTOR BODY UNIT (CABLE/ROUND CONNECTOR) AND PCB (PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD), EXTERNAL WATER/CHEMICAL SEEPAGE INSIDE THE PCB RESULTING INTO RUSTING ON THE COMPONENTS OF PCB. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23381136 ↗MalfunctionAug 12, 2025Poor Quality Image; Poor Quality Image
IT WAS OBSERVED THAT DURING THE DEVICE EVALUATION, THE DEVICE EXHIBITED FLICKERING AND NOISE FROM THE IMAGE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22786962 ↗
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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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