BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE BF-1TQ170Recalls & reported problems
Olympus Medical Systems Corp. · Class 2
All models of BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE (8)
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
2 open recalls name this device. See the recall details and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider.
Quick summary
This Olympus bronchovideoscope is a flexible scope used to look inside the airways. Its 150 adverse event reports include 2 injuries and no deaths; many describe no image on the display or peeling coating, and some describe communication errors and poor cleaning. Its 2 recalls, both open, concern unclear instructions for use with laser and electric tools, and scopes returned with wet channels, a possible infection risk.
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- Adverse event reports
- 160
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Recalls naming it
- 2
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 160 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 04953170342943), received between Jul 7, 2018 and Sep 22, 2026 — classified as 2 injuries, 158 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “No Display/Image” (44 reports).
2 FDA recall records name this device's identifier, 2 still open.
8 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 18, 2026.
Reports received per month
Recalls naming this device
- Sep 11, 2025Class IOpen, 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-0050-2026 · Root cause: Device Design · Recall details · FDA record ↗
- Sep 25, 2023Class IIOpen, 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 ↗
Most reported problems
Device problems
- No Display/Image44
- Peeled/Delaminated38
- Communication or Transmission Problem20
- Failure to Clean Adequately12
- Thermal Decomposition of Device11
- Erratic or Intermittent Display10
- Corroded6
- Detachment of Device or Device Component6
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions156
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient2
- Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available1
- Bronchospasm1
- Electric Shock1
- Fever1
- Hemorrhage/Blood Loss/Bleeding1
Recent adverse event reports
The 25 most recent of 160 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionSep 22, 2026Contamination
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 Universal Cord was sticky. There was no patient involvement.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50854029 ↗MalfunctionSep 17, 2026Material Deformation
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50812595 ↗MalfunctionSep 17, 2026Material Deformation
The customer returned the Bronchovideoscope to the service center for a separate issue. During Olympus¿ device analysis it was indicated that the Bronchovideoscope's forceps channel port has a dent. There were no reports of patient involvement.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50805796 ↗MalfunctionSep 16, 2026Dent in Material
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50794693 ↗MalfunctionSep 15, 2026Peeled/Delaminated
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50780267 ↗MalfunctionSep 11, 2026Image Display Error/Artifact
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50743973 ↗MalfunctionSep 11, 2026Corroded
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50736827 ↗MalfunctionSep 8, 2026Material Fragmentation
The customer returned the videoscope to the service center for evaluation related to a separate issue. During the evaluation, a reportable malfunction was identified: the adhesive on the A-rubber was chipped. As a result, the affected component required replacement. There was no patient involvement associated with this event.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50671090 ↗MalfunctionSep 3, 2026Scratched Material
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50589926 ↗MalfunctionSep 2, 2026No Display/Image; Communication or Transmission Problem
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50562685 ↗MalfunctionSep 1, 2026Corroded
The customer returned the bronchovideoscope to the service center for a separate issue. During the device analysis, it was indicated that corrosion on the forceps channel port was found. There was no patient involvement.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50553350 ↗MalfunctionAug 26, 2026Peeled/Delaminated; Detachment of Device or Device Component
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50464576 ↗MalfunctionAug 13, 2026Break; Material Split, Cut or Torn
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50230974 ↗MalfunctionJul 30, 2026Corroded; Communication or Transmission Problem; Failure to Clean Adequately
The customer returned the Bronchovideoscope to the service center for a separate issue. During Olympus¿ device analysis it was indicated that the Bronchovideoscope displayed a B30 Scope Communication Error and it had corrosion on the light guide cover glass. There were no reports of patient involvement.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50087732 ↗MalfunctionMay 6, 2026Erratic or Intermittent Display
IT WAS OBSERVED THAT DURING THE DEVICE EVALUATION, THE BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE EXHIBITED A NOISY IMAGE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25107137 ↗MalfunctionApr 29, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component
IT WAS OBSERVED THAT DURING THE DEVICE EVALUATION, THE BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE EXHIBITED THE DISTAL END (C-BODY) HAS DETACHED FROM THE BENDING TUBE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25029353 ↗MalfunctionApr 20, 2026Thermal Decomposition of Device
IT WAS OBSERVED DURING OLYMPUS' DEVICE INSPECTION THAT THE BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE'S DISTAL END WAS BURNT. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24933928 ↗MalfunctionApr 16, 2026Peeled/Delaminated
IT WAS OBSERVED THAT DURING THE DEVICE EVALUATION, THE BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE CONNECTING TUBE HAD COATING PEELING OF 1 MILLIMETER SQUARED OR MORE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24892387 ↗MalfunctionApr 3, 2026Corroded; Failure to Clean Adequately
IT WAS OBSERVED THAT DURING THE DEVICE EVALUATION, THE BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE FORCEPS CHANNEL PORT HAD CORROSION. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24781676 ↗MalfunctionMar 23, 2026No Display/Image
IT WAS REPORTED THE BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE IMAGE DISAPPEARED WHEN THE BRONCHOSCOPE WAS BENT. THERE ARE NO FURTHER DETAILS ABOUT THE PROCESS OR HOW THE DAMAGE OCCURRED. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT HARM.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24662628 ↗MalfunctionMar 19, 2026Peeled/Delaminated; Material Deformation
IT WAS OBSERVED DURING THE EVALUATION THAT THE BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE'S IMAGE GUIDE-SNAKE TUBE HAD COATING PEELING OVER 1MM² AND THE FORCEPS PLUG NOZZLE WAS WORN/SHAVED. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24645647 ↗MalfunctionMar 19, 2026Material Separation
IT WAS OBSERVED DURING THE DEVICE EVALUATION, THE BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE EXHIBITED PEELED OFF COATING ON THE INSERTION TUBE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24641389 ↗MalfunctionMar 18, 2026Erratic or Intermittent Display; No Display/Image
IT WAS REPORTED THE BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE EXHIBITED A BLACKOUT DURING ANGULATION ADJUSTMENT. THE ISSUE OCCURRED DURING A INSPECTION FOR USE. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT HARM.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24635525 ↗MalfunctionMar 10, 2026Corroded; Loose or Intermittent Connection; Poor Quality Image
IT WAS OBSERVED THAT DURING THE DEVICE EVALUATION, THE BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE EXHIBITED A NOISY IMAGE, A LOOSE CONNECTION OF THE SCOPE CONNECTOR, AND CORROSION ON THE BENDING SECTION COVER. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24562539 ↗MalfunctionFeb 19, 2026Contamination
IT WAS OBSERVED THAT DURING THE DEVICE EVALUATION, THE BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE EXHIBITED DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE CONNECTING TUBE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24396965 ↗
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-0060-2026 · Sep 11, 2025 · Open, ClassifiedBRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE OLYMPUS BF-Q170
- Z-0063-2026 · Sep 11, 2025 · Open, ClassifiedEVIS EXERA III BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE OLYMPUS BF-Q190
- Z-0053-2026 · Sep 11, 2025 · Open, ClassifiedEVIS EXERA III BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE OLYMPUS BF-H190
- Z-0049-2026 · Sep 11, 2025 · Open, ClassifiedEVIS EXERA III BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE OLYMPUS BF-1TH190
- Z-0192-2024 · Oct 12, 2023 · Open, ClassifiedEVIS EXERA III BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE Model Numbers BF-1TH190, BF-H190, BF-Q190 and BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE OLYMPUS BF-Q170 Model Number BF-Q170
- Z-2496-2023 · Jul 27, 2023 · Open, ClassifiedOlympus Bronchovideoscope, Models BF-1TH190, BF-H190, BF-Q170, & BF-Q190.
- Z-2017-2023 · Jun 8, 2023 · Open, ClassifiedOlympus EVIS EXERA III BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE BF TYPE, Model Numbers BF-H190, BF-Q190, BF-XT190, BF-1TH190
- Z-2015-2023 · Jun 8, 2023 · Open, ClassifiedOlympus BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE, Model Numbers BF-Q170
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 18, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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