CYSTO-NEPHRO VIDEOSCOPE OLYMPUS CYF-VH (UDI 04953170310461)Recalls & reported problems
Olympus Medical Systems Corp. · CYF-VH HD Flex CystoNephro Videoscope · Class 2
All models of CYSTO-NEPHRO VIDEOSCOPE (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 CystoNephro videoscope has 425 reports, including 28 injuries and no deaths. Many reports describe parts coming loose, such as glue or covers detaching near the lens and bending section, and some describe trouble cleaning the device properly. Reports rose to 173 in the last year from 95 in the year before. 1 open recall, from December 2023, concerns updated cleaning instructions: reusable brushes were removed from manual cleaning.
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- Adverse event reports
- 435
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 27
- Recalls naming it
- 1
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 435 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 04953170310461), received between May 24, 2018 and Sep 30, 2026 — classified as 27 injuries, 408 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Detachment of Device or Device Component” (217 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
- Dec 4, 2023Class IIOpen, Classified
Olympus has updated the instructions for use: Reusable cleaning brushes have been removed from the manual cleaning. Single use brushes remain compatible.
Z-0689-2024 · Root cause: Under Investigation by firm · Recall details · FDA record ↗
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Detachment of Device or Device Component217
- Failure to Clean Adequately40
- Device Reprocessing Problem33
- Corroded17
- Material Deformation14
- Material Discolored14
- Material Separation14
- Degraded13
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions402
- Unspecified Infection13
- Bacterial Infection7
- No Patient Involvement6
- Fever3
- Sepsis3
- Urinary Frequency / Polyuria3
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient2
Recent adverse event reports
The 25 most recent of 435 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionSep 30, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component
The customer returned the Cysto-Nephro Videoscope to the service center for evaluation related to a separate issue. During testing, the service repair technician identified that the device bending section was detached. There was no patient involvement.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50950985 ↗MalfunctionSep 29, 2026Degraded
The customer reported the Cysto-Nephro Videoscope had a separate issue. During the initial evaluation of the device it was observed, that there was corrosion around the objective lens. No patient involvement.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50931451 ↗MalfunctionSep 25, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component
The customer returned the Cysto-Nephro Videoscope for a separate issue. During the device analysis, the bending section was detached. There was no patient involvement, and no harm was reported as a result of this event.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50893613 ↗MalfunctionSep 24, 2026Material Fragmentation; Detachment of Device or Device Component
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50892356 ↗MalfunctionSep 24, 2026Corroded; Crack; Detachment of Device or Device Component
The customer returned the Cysto-Nephro Videoscope for a separate issue. During the device analysis, the bending section cover glue was cracked off/detached, and the Objective lens had corrosion. There was no patient involvement, and no harm was reported as a result of this event.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50889286 ↗MalfunctionSep 23, 2026Corroded
The customer reported that the Cysto-Nephro Videoscope had a separate issue. During the initial evaluation of the device, it was observed that the objective lens had corrosion around the lens. No patient involvement.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50871865 ↗MalfunctionSep 23, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component
The customer returned the Cysto Nephro Videoscope for a separate issue. During the initial evaluation of returned device it was found the adhesive around the objective lens is missing. There was no patient involvement.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50870333 ↗MalfunctionSep 22, 2026Crack
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50859264 ↗MalfunctionSep 4, 2026Material Fragmentation
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50618921 ↗MalfunctionSep 3, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50589092 ↗MalfunctionSep 3, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component
The customer returned the Cysto-Nephro Videoscope for a separate issue. During the evaluation it was observed that the distal end was detached. No patient involvement.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50577716 ↗MalfunctionSep 3, 2026Dent in Material; Material Split, Cut or Torn
The customer returned the Cysto-Nephro Videoscope for a separate issue. During the evaluation it was observed that the insertion tube was damaged with exposed mesh. No patient involvement.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50577684 ↗MalfunctionAug 27, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component
The customer returned the Cysto-Nephro Videoscope for a separate issue. During the initial evaluation of the device it was observed that there was a missing glue on the objective lens. No patient involvement.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50487379 ↗MalfunctionAug 19, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50327346 ↗MalfunctionAug 14, 2026Contamination /Decontamination Problem; Detachment of Device or Device Component
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50253941 ↗MalfunctionAug 12, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50217924 ↗MalfunctionAug 11, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50216751 ↗MalfunctionAug 11, 2026Crack
The customer returned the Cystonephrofiberscope to the service center for a separate issue. During the device analysis, the bending section adhesive was found detached. There was no patient involvement.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50203791 ↗MalfunctionAug 10, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component
The customer returned the Cysto Nephro Videoscope to the service center for a separate issue. During the device analysis, the service repair technician indicated distal end plastic cover detached from bending section. There was no patient involvement.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50197697 ↗MalfunctionAug 7, 2026Material Separation
The cysto-nephro videoscope was returned to the service center for a separate issue. During evaluation of the device, the objective lens adhesive was found to be missing/detached, likely due to degradation, and was repaired. There was no patient involvement, and no harm was reported as a result of the event.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50181930 ↗MalfunctionAug 7, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component
The customer returned the Cysto-Nephro Videoscope to the service center for a separate issue. During the device analysis, it was indicated that a detached C-Cover was found. There was no patient involvement.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50179392 ↗MalfunctionAug 7, 2026Loss of or Failure to Bond
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50168814 ↗MalfunctionAug 6, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50168379 ↗MalfunctionAug 6, 2026Stretched
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50159233 ↗MalfunctionJul 31, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component
The customer returned the Cysto-Nephro Videoscope to the service center for a separate issue. During the device analysis, the repair technician indicates that a detached distal end was found. There was no patient involvement.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50105849 ↗
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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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