GASTROINTESTINAL VIDEOSCOPE GIF-XP170NRecalls & reported problems
Olympus Medical Systems Corp. · Class 2
All models of GASTROINTESTINAL VIDEOSCOPE (8)
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
Quick summary
This Olympus gastrointestinal videoscope has 105 reports, with no deaths and no injuries. Many reports describe the scope failing to clean adequately during reprocessing, and some describe noisy or blank images, dirt on the lens, or corrosion found during evaluation. The reports note no patient involvement. No recalls name this device.
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- Adverse event reports
- 105
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 105 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 04953170334146), received between Apr 1, 2022 and Feb 12, 2026 — classified as 105 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Failure to Clean Adequately” (78 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
- Failure to Clean Adequately78
- Contamination8
- Poor Quality Image8
- Device Reprocessing Problem5
- Contamination /Decontamination Problem2
- Corroded2
- Break1
- Complete Blockage1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions105
Recent adverse event reports
The 25 most recent of 105 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionFeb 12, 2026Poor Quality Image
IT WAS OBSERVED THAT DURING THE DEVICE EVALUATION, THE GASTROINTESTINAL VIDEOSCOPE HAD NOISY IMAGE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24322113 ↗MalfunctionFeb 10, 2026No Display/Image; Display or Visual Feedback Problem; Failure to Clean Adequately
IT WAS OBSERVED THAT DURING THE DEVICE EVALUATION, THE GASTROINTESTINAL VIDEOSCOPE EXHIBITED DIRT ON OBJECTIVE LENS AND SHOWED A WHITE SCREEN WITH NO IMAGE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24306132 ↗MalfunctionFeb 4, 2026Poor Quality Image
IT WAS OBSERVED THAT DURING THE DEVICE EVALUATION, THE GASTROINTESTINAL VIDEOSCOPE EXHIBITED IMAGE NOISE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24259496 ↗MalfunctionJan 30, 2026Corroded; Failure to Clean Adequately
IT WAS OBSERVED THAT DURING THE DEVICE EVALUATION, THE GASTROINTESTINAL VIDEOSCOPE HAD CORRODED LIGHT GUIDE COVER GLASS, DIRTY C-COVER, CHARGED COUPLE DEVICE COVER LENS, AND NOZZLE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24222738 ↗MalfunctionJan 30, 2026Device Reprocessing Problem
IT WAS OBSERVED THAT DURING DEVICE EVALUATION, THE GASTROINTESTINAL VIDEOSCOPE HAD FOREIGN OBJECTS IN NOZZLE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24220834 ↗MalfunctionJan 15, 2026Poor Quality Image
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE GASTROINTESTINAL VIDEOSCOPE HAD ANGLE NOISE IMAGE. THE EVENT WAS IDENTIFIED DURING INSPECTION FOR USE. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24078966 ↗MalfunctionJan 14, 2026Poor Quality Image
IT WAS OBSERVED THAT DURING THE DEVICE EVALUATION, THE GASTROINTESTINAL VIDEOSCOPE HAD NOISE IN THE IMAGE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24075008 ↗MalfunctionJan 14, 2026Corroded; Overheating of Device
IT WAS OBSERVED THAT DURING THE DEVICE EVALUATION, THE GASTROINTESTINAL VIDEOSCOPE EXHIBITED A BURNED A-RUBBER IN THE INSERTION PART AND CORROSION ON THE CONNECTING TUBE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24071758 ↗MalfunctionDec 15, 2025Poor Quality Image; Poor Quality Image
NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED FROM THE CUSTOMER.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23803101 ↗MalfunctionMay 23, 2025Melted; Melted
IT WAS OBSERVED THAT DURING THE DEVICE EVALUATION, THE GASTROINTESTINAL VIDEOSCOPE EXHIBITED A BURN AT THE DISTAL END. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22080698 ↗MalfunctionMay 12, 2025Break; Break
IT WAS OBSERVED THAT DURING THE DEVICE EVALUATION, THE GASTROINTESTINAL VIDEOSCOPE EXHIBITED FORCEPS THAT COULDN'T BE INSERTED SMOOTHLY. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22006028 ↗MalfunctionNov 14, 2024Failure to Clean Adequately; Failure to Clean Adequately
IT WAS OBSERVED DURING THE DEVICE INSPECTION, THAT THE GASTROINTESTINAL VIDEOSCOPE EXHIBITED FOREIGN MATTER ATTACHED TO THE SURFACE OF THE TIP, AND A FOREIGN OBJECT ADHERING TO THE AIR AND WATER SUPPLY NOZZLE PIPE. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20684659 ↗MalfunctionNov 8, 2024Failure to Clean Adequately; Failure to Clean Adequately
IT WAS OBSERVED DURING THE DEVICE INSPECTION, THAT THE GASTROINTESTINAL VIDEOSCOPE EXHIBITED FOREIGN OBJECTS INSIDE THE SUCTION CYLINDER. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20645158 ↗MalfunctionOct 23, 2024Failure to Clean Adequately; Failure to Clean Adequately
IT WAS OBSERVED DURING THE DEVICE INSPECTION, THAT THE GASTROINTESTINAL VIDEOSCOPE EXHIBITED FOREIGN MATERIAL IN THE AIR/WATER CYLINDER. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20516876 ↗MalfunctionOct 22, 2024Failure to Clean Adequately; Failure to Clean Adequately
IT WAS OBSERVED DURING THE DEVICE INSPECTION, THE NOZZLE, DISTAL END, AND BENDING SECTION COVER OF THE GASTROINTESTINAL VIDEOSCOPE HAD FOREIGN OBJECTS. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20504455 ↗MalfunctionOct 7, 2024Thermal Decomposition of Device; Failure to Clean Adequately; Thermal Decomposition of Device; Failure to Clean Adequately
IT WAS OBSERVED DURING THE DEVICE INSPECTION, THAT THE GASTROINTESTINAL VIDEOSCOPE EXHIBITED A FOREIGN MATERIAL IN THE NOZZLE AND THE DISTAL END HAD A BURN. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20392742 ↗MalfunctionOct 2, 2024Failure to Clean Adequately; Failure to Clean Adequately
IT WAS OBSERVED DURING THE DEVICE INSPECTION, THAT THE GASTROINTESTINAL EXHIBITED FOREIGN OBJECTS COMING OUT OF THE NOZZLE. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20356369 ↗MalfunctionSep 12, 2024Failure to Clean Adequately; Failure to Clean Adequately
IT WAS OBSERVED DURING THE DEVICE INSPECTION THAT THE GASTROINTESTINAL VIDEOSCOPE EXHIBITED FOREIGN MATTER IN THE NOZZLE. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20205171 ↗MalfunctionSep 10, 2024Failure to Clean Adequately; Failure to Clean Adequately
IT WAS OBSERVED THAT DURING THE DEVICE EVALUATION, GASTROINTESTINAL VIDEOSCOPE EXHIBITED FOREIGN MATERIAL INSIDE THE NOZZLE. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20186796 ↗MalfunctionSep 10, 2024Failure to Clean Adequately; Failure to Clean Adequately
IT WAS OBSERVED DURING THE DEVICE INSPECTION, THAT THE VIDEOSCOPE EXHIBITED THE NOZZLE, AND THE BENDING SECTION COVER HAD FOREIGN OBJECTS. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20182290 ↗MalfunctionSep 6, 2024Failure to Clean Adequately; Failure to Clean Adequately
IT WAS OBSERVED DURING THE DEVICE INSPECTION, THAT THE GASTROINTESTINAL VIDEOSCOPE EXHIBITED FOREIGN MATERIAL IN THE NOZZLE AND DISTAL END. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20158693 ↗MalfunctionAug 20, 2024Failure to Clean Adequately; Failure to Clean Adequately
IT WAS OBSERVED THAT DURING THE DEVICE EVALUATION, THE FLEX VIDEO SCOPE EXHIBITED TIP COVER HAD FOREIGN OBJECT. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20001458 ↗MalfunctionJul 12, 2024Failure to Clean Adequately; Failure to Clean Adequately
IT WAS OBSERVED DURING THE DEVICE INSPECTION, THAT THE GASTROINTESTINAL VIDEOSCOPE EXHIBITED FOREIGN MATTER CAME OUT OF THE AIR/WATER NOZZLE. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19730470 ↗MalfunctionJun 26, 2024Failure to Clean Adequately; Failure to Clean Adequately
IT WAS OBSERVED DURING THE DEVICE INSPECTION, THAT THE VIDEOSCOPE EXHIBITED FOREIGN BODY IN THE NOZZLE. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19614812 ↗MalfunctionJun 21, 2024Failure to Clean Adequately; Failure to Clean Adequately
IT WAS OBSERVED DURING THE DEVICE INSPECTION, THAT THE GASTROINTESTINAL VIDEOSCOPE EXHIBITED FOREIGN OBJECT IN NOZZLE. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19580076 ↗
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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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