VIDEO SYSTEM CENTER Type A OLYMPUS CV-170Recalls & reported problems
Olympus Medical Systems Corp. · CV-170 CV-170 ALL-IN-ONE HD VIDEO SYS W/ · Class 2
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
Quick summary
This Olympus CV-170 video system is the processor that shows endoscope images on a screen. Its 831 reports include 3 injuries and no deaths. Many describe the system showing no picture or an unstable one, along with communication errors with the scope and light problems. Most reports note no clinical signs in patients. No recalls name this device.
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- Adverse event reports
- 841
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 3
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 841 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 04953170338502), received between Jul 7, 2020 and Sep 29, 2026 — classified as 3 injuries, 838 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “No Display/Image” (275 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/Image275
- Communication or Transmission Problem182
- Erratic or Intermittent Display70
- Poor Quality Image57
- Electrical /Electronic Property Problem44
- Display or Visual Feedback Problem36
- Connection Problem31
- Failure to Power Up26
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions809
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient21
- No Patient Involvement12
- Superficial (First Degree) Burn2
- Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available1
- Hemorrhage/Blood Loss/Bleeding1
- Low Blood Pressure/ Hypotension1
- No Information1
Recent adverse event reports
The 25 most recent of 841 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionSep 29, 2026No Display/Image
The customer reported no image on screen unable to white black during inspection for use involving an Olympus video system center. There was no patient involvement.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50935879 ↗MalfunctionSep 29, 2026Erratic or Intermittent Display; No Display/Image
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50935137 ↗MalfunctionSep 22, 2026Communication or Transmission Problem
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50862134 ↗MalfunctionSep 18, 2026Communication or Transmission Problem
The customer reported error (B40 error) during inspection for use involving an video system center. There was no patient injury reported.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50813172 ↗MalfunctionSep 17, 2026Communication or Transmission Problem
The customer reported Error Code B40 during inspection for use involving an Olympus video system center. There was no patient involvement.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50809270 ↗MalfunctionSep 11, 2026Power Problem
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50736366 ↗MalfunctionSep 10, 2026Erratic or Intermittent Display; Poor Quality Image
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50722130 ↗MalfunctionSep 10, 2026Communication or Transmission Problem
The customer reported an error B30 during inspection for use involving an Olympus Flex deflectable videoscope. There was no patient involvement.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50717562 ↗MalfunctionSep 8, 2026Communication or Transmission Problem
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50673363 ↗MalfunctionSep 3, 2026Poor Quality Image
No additional information received from the customer.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50591980 ↗MalfunctionSep 1, 2026Communication or Transmission Problem
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50544813 ↗MalfunctionAug 31, 2026Erratic or Intermittent Display; Connection Problem
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50528798 ↗MalfunctionAug 25, 2026Optical Problem
The customer reported bulb issue or led light issue during inspection for use involving an Olympus video system center. There was no patient involvement.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50422586 ↗MalfunctionAug 20, 2026Incomplete or Inadequate Connection
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50355542 ↗MalfunctionAug 18, 2026No Display/Image
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50308667 ↗MalfunctionAug 18, 2026Connection Problem
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50300412 ↗MalfunctionAug 17, 2026Communication or Transmission Problem
The customer reported B30 scope communication error occurred during device inspection for use involving an Olympus video system center. There was no patient injury reported.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50281302 ↗MalfunctionAug 14, 2026Poor Quality Image
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50255237 ↗MalfunctionAug 14, 2026Erratic or Intermittent Display
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50255027 ↗MalfunctionAug 13, 2026Activation Problem
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50234718 ↗MalfunctionAug 12, 2026Poor Quality Image
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50223223 ↗MalfunctionAug 11, 2026Poor Quality Image
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50213427 ↗MalfunctionAug 10, 2026Poor Quality Image
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50195287 ↗MalfunctionAug 6, 2026Communication or Transmission Problem
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50166034 ↗MalfunctionAug 6, 2026Communication or Transmission Problem
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50158761 ↗
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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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