SDI CABLE 2.5M MAJ-1951Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 9 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 04953170305047), received between Mar 10, 2021 and Jun 8, 2026 — classified as 9 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “No Display/Image” (4 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 9 most recent of 9 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionJun 8, 2026No Display/Image; Poor Quality Image

  THE CUSTOMER RETURNED THE SCOPE TO THE SERVICE CENTER FOR A POOR IMAGE. DURING THE DEVICE ANALYSIS, THE SERVICE CENTER TECHNICIAN INDICATES THAT AN IMAGE INTERRUPTION WAS FOUND. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 25428891 ↗
• MalfunctionFeb 4, 2026Erratic or Intermittent Display

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE ISSUE INVOLVED THE SERIAL DIGITAL INTERFACE (SDI) CABLE. THE ISSUE OCCURRED DURING MAINTENANCE. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24257080 ↗
• MalfunctionJan 21, 2026Erratic or Intermittent Display; Unexpected Shutdown

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SERIAL DIGITAL INTERFACE CABLE HAD CAUSED INTERMITTENT IMAGE DISAPPEARING, MONITOR SHUT-OFF AND TELECON PROBLEMS. 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 24137157 ↗
• MalfunctionJan 20, 2026No Display/Image

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SERIAL DIGITAL INTERFACE CABLE HAD SEMI BLACKOUT. THE ISSUE HAD OCCURRED DURING THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURE INVOLVING LAPAROSCOPIC GASTRECTOMY, LAPAROSCOPIC SUBTOTAL GASTRECTOMY WITH GASTROJEJUNOSTOMY, AND LAPAROSCOPIC RESECTION OF A SMALL INTESTINAL LESION. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED USING SIMILAR DEVICE. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT HARM.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24115662 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 12, 2025No Display/Image; No Display/Image

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING PROCEDURE, THE SUBJECT DEVICE WAS NOT DISPLAYING THE IMAGE. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT HARM.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 22783521 ↗
• MalfunctionJun 23, 2025No Display/Image; No Display/Image

  IT WAS REPORTED THE SUBJECT DEVICE PRESENTED NO IMAGE. THIS EVENT OCCURRED DURING PREPARATION FOR ENDOMETRIAL POLYPS. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT HARM.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 22306804 ↗
• MalfunctionDec 11, 2023Disconnection; Disconnection

  THE CUSTOMER REPORTED TO OLYMPUS THAT DURING AN UPPER GASTRO ENDOSCOPY, THE SDI CABLE CAME OFF FROM THE MONITOR. THE IMAGES COULD NO LONGER BE DISPLAYED AND THE PROCEDURE WAS CANCELLED. THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THE PATIENT WAS RE-EXAMINED AT A LATER DATE. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT ADVERSE EFFECTS OR INJURY.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 18300979 ↗
• MalfunctionMar 13, 2023Break; Break

  IN SPEAKING WITH OLYMPUS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE SUPPORT (TAC) VIA PHONE, THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THE SOFTWARE-DEFINED INFRASTRUCTURE (SDI) CABLE WAS BROKEN. THE CUSTOMER WANTED INFORMATION ON AN 8-FOOT-LONG SDI CABLE. THE CUSTOMER DID NOT KNOW WHAT THE MODEL NUMBER OF THE IMAGE PROCESSOR OR LIGHT SOURCE DEVICE WAS THAT WAS BEING USED WITH THE BROKEN CABLE. THE TAC TECHNICIAN SUPPLIED THE PART NUMBER AND PRICING INFORMATION. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT HARM ASSOCIATED WITH THIS EVENT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 16534183 ↗
• MalfunctionMar 10, 2021Electrical /Electronic Property Problem; Electrical /Electronic Property Problem

  IT IS REPORTED DURING AN UNSPECIFIED PROCEDURE USING A SDI CABLE 2.5M, THE CABLE WAS BAD CAUSING THE ENTIRE SCREEN TO GO BLACK. THE CABLE WAS REPLACED AND THE ISSUE WAS RESOLVED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT IMPACT RELATED TO THIS EVENT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 11455957 ↗