BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE BF-Q170Recalls & reported problems
Olympus Medical Systems Corp. · Class 2
All models of BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE (8)
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
5 open recalls name this device. See the recall details and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider.
Quick summary
This Olympus bronchoscope has 146 FDA adverse event reports, with no deaths and no injuries. Many describe a blank screen or poor image, and some mention communication faults. 5 recalls name this device, all open, covering airway fire risk during laser or cautery use, possible contamination, and a scope that can lodge in a tube connector.
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- Adverse event reports
- 151
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 5
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 151 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 04953170342912), received between Nov 23, 2020 and Sep 28, 2026 — classified as 151 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “No Display/Image” (64 reports).
5 FDA recall records name this device's identifier, 5 still open.
5 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K121959); they may or may not involve this specific model.
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 16, 2026.
Reports received per month
Recalls naming this device
- Sep 11, 2025Open, Classified
Additional IFU updates to provide further clarification on safe and effective use of bronchoscopes when used in conjunction with laser, argon plasma coagulation, and high-frequency therapy equipment.
Z-0060-2026 · Root cause: Device Design · Recall details · FDA record ↗
- Oct 12, 2023Open, Classified
There is a risk of endobronchial combustion if high-frequency cauterization is performed while supplying oxygen [and/or] the electrode section of the electrosurgical accessory is too close to the distal end of the endoscope.
Z-0192-2024 · Root cause: Under Investigation by firm · Recall details · FDA record ↗
- Sep 25, 2023Open, Classified
Channel air drying process was not validated, and that a small percentage of scopes returned to customers after repair had a wet channel. Water remaining in the channel of the endoscopes has the potential for contamination that could lead to the risk of infection
Z-0327-2024 · Root cause: Under Investigation by firm · Recall details · FDA record ↗
- Jul 27, 2023Open, Classified
Complaint of endoscope model becoming lodged in the endotracheal tube connector due to diameter being too large.
Z-2496-2023 · Root cause: Labeling Change Control · Recall details · FDA record ↗
- Jun 8, 2023Open, Classified
There have been complaints of endobronchial combustion during therapeutic laser procedures with the bronchoscope.
Z-2015-2023 · Root cause: Under Investigation by firm · Recall details · FDA record ↗
Most reported problems
Device problems
- No Display/Image64
- Communication or Transmission Problem25
- Poor Quality Image23
- Erratic or Intermittent Display12
- Corroded8
- Peeled/Delaminated8
- Failure to Clean Adequately7
- Thermal Decomposition of Device5
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions150
- No Patient Involvement1
Recent adverse event reports
The 25 most recent of 151 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionSep 28, 2026Loose or Intermittent Connection
It was reported that the image occasionally had slight interference when shaking the universal cord. Event occurred During set up / Inspection for use (during set up in room / before patient in room) involving an Olympus Bronchovideoscope. There was no patient injury reported.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50917312 ↗MalfunctionSep 24, 2026Corroded
The customer returned the Bronchovideoscope to the service center for a separate issue. During the device analysis, the Olympus Service Repair Technician indicated that the Forceps Channel Port had corrosion. There was no patient involvement.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50886338 ↗MalfunctionSep 18, 2026Poor Quality Image
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50829723 ↗MalfunctionSep 18, 2026Corroded; Poor Quality Image
The customer returned the Bronchovideoscope for a separate issue. During the initial evaluation of the returned device, it was observed that there was corrosion on the forceps channel port, and image noise occurred. There was no patient involvement.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50821271 ↗MalfunctionSep 17, 2026Poor Quality Image
The customer returned the BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE to the service center for a separate issue. During Olympus¿ device analysis it was indicated that the BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE had image noise due to a shortcut on the charge coupled device cable.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50797244 ↗MalfunctionSep 9, 2026Erratic or Intermittent Display
The customer returned the bronchovideoscope to the service center for a separate issue. During the device analysis, it was indicated that the image has interference when shaking the universal cord. There was no patient involvement.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50696063 ↗MalfunctionSep 9, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component
The customer returned the Bronchovideoscope to the service center for a separate issue. During Olympus¿ device analysis it was indicated that the Bronchovideoscope had the insertion tube coating peeling off. There were no reports of patient involvement.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50682522 ↗MalfunctionSep 1, 2026Poor Quality Image
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50546794 ↗MalfunctionAug 14, 2026Poor Quality Image
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50245406 ↗MalfunctionAug 13, 2026Communication or Transmission Problem
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50245182 ↗MalfunctionAug 6, 2026Corroded; Poor Quality Image
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50168512 ↗MalfunctionJul 29, 2026Corroded
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50068619 ↗MalfunctionMay 8, 2026Corroded; Erratic or Intermittent Display
IT WAS OBSERVED DURING THE DEVICE EVALUATION, THE BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE EXHIBITED THE HANDLE, THE CONTROL BODY AND LIGHT GUIDE PLUG SECTION HAD CRYSTALLIZATION, ALSO THE IMAGE ERROR B30 OCCURS. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25124461 ↗MalfunctionApr 16, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component
IT WAS OBSERVED THAT DURING THE DEVICE EVALUATION, THE BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE DISTAL END C-COVER WAS CHIPPED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24896098 ↗MalfunctionApr 11, 2026Erratic or Intermittent Display; Display or Visual Feedback Problem
IT WAS OBSERVED THAT DURING THE DEVICE EVALUATION, THE BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE IMAGE DISAPPEARED DURING ANGULATION IN UP/DOWN DIRECTIONS DUE TO DAMAGE ON CHARGED COUPLED DEVICE (CCD) UNIT. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24847314 ↗MalfunctionApr 3, 2026No Display/Image
IT WAS REPORTED THE BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE WAS NOT DISPLAYING AN IMAGE DURING REPROCESSING. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24781565 ↗MalfunctionMar 26, 2026Poor Quality Image
IT WAS OBSERVED THAT DURING THE DEVICE EVALUATION, THE BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE IMAGE HAD NOISE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24703458 ↗MalfunctionMar 25, 2026Thermal Decomposition of Device
IT WAS OBSERVED DURING THE DEVICE EVALUATION, THE BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE EXHIBITED THE DISTAL END HAD A BURNED MARK. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24686312 ↗MalfunctionMar 24, 2026Poor Quality Image
IT WAS OBSERVED THAT DURING THE DEVICE EVALUATION, THE BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE EXHIBITED ROUGHNESS IN THE IMAGE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24680397 ↗MalfunctionMar 10, 2026Poor Quality Image
IT WAS OBSERVED DURING OLYMPUS' DEVICE INSPECTION THAT THE BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE EXHIBITED A NOISY IMAGE. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24560025 ↗MalfunctionMar 6, 2026Erratic or Intermittent Display
IT WAS OBSERVED THAT DURING THE DEVICE EVALUATION, THE BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE EXHIBITED IMAGE INTERFERENCE WHEN SHAKING THE UNIVERSAL CORD. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24531941 ↗MalfunctionFeb 2, 2026Material Deformation
IT WAS OBSERVED THAT DURING THE DEVICE EVALUATION, THE BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE FORCEPS CHANNEL PORT WAS SHAVED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24239688 ↗MalfunctionJan 27, 2026No Display/Image; Communication or Transmission Problem
NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED FROM THE CUSTOMER.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24191383 ↗MalfunctionJan 23, 2026Communication or Transmission Problem
NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED FROM THE CUSTOMER.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24167175 ↗MalfunctionJan 16, 2026No Display/Image
THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT, DURING REPROCESSING OF THEIR BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE DEVICE, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE IMAGE PRODUCED BY THE DEVICE WOULD BLACK OUT INTERMITTENTLY, DURING ANGULATION ADJUSTMENT. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24104590 ↗
Recalls under the same FDA submission
These recalls involve devices cleared under K121959. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.
- Z-0053-2026 · Sep 11, 2025 · Open, ClassifiedEVIS EXERA III BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE OLYMPUS BF-H190
- Z-0063-2026 · Sep 11, 2025 · Open, ClassifiedEVIS EXERA III BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE OLYMPUS BF-Q190
- Z-0049-2026 · Sep 11, 2025 · Open, ClassifiedEVIS EXERA III BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE OLYMPUS BF-1TH190
- Z-0050-2026 · Sep 11, 2025 · Open, ClassifiedBRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE OLYMPUS BF-1TQ170
- Z-2017-2023 · Jun 8, 2023 · Open, ClassifiedOlympus EVIS EXERA III BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE BF TYPE, Model Numbers BF-H190, BF-Q190, BF-XT190, BF-1TH190
Other Endoscope, accessories, narrow band spectrum devices
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- HD CAMERA HEAD OLYMPUS CH-S190-08-LBOlympus Medical Systems Corp. · Endoscope, accessories, narrow band spectrum3,793 reports
- EVIS EXERA III COLONOVIDEOSCOPE OLYMPUS PCF-HQ190LOlympus Medical Systems Corp. · Endoscope, accessories, narrow band spectrum2 recalls2,828 reports
- EVIS EXERA II DUODENOVIDEOSCOPE TJF-Q180VOlympus Medical Systems Corp. · Endoscope, accessories, narrow band spectrum6 deaths2,362 reports
- VISERA ELITE VIDEO SYSTEM CENTER OLYMPUS OTV-S190Olympus Medical Systems Corp. · Endoscope, accessories, narrow band spectrum1,563 reports
- HD AUTOCLAVABLE CAMERA HEAD OLYMPUS CH-S190-XZ-EOlympus Medical Systems Corp. · Endoscope, accessories, narrow band spectrum1,424 reports
- VIDEO SYSTEM CENTER Type A OLYMPUS CV-170Olympus Medical Systems Corp. · Endoscope, accessories, narrow band spectrum841 reports
- EVIS EXERA II DUODENOVIDEOSCOPE TJF-Q180VOlympus Medical Systems Corp. · Endoscope, accessories, narrow band spectrum1 recall3 deaths653 reports
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 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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