RHINO-LARYNGO VIDEOSCOPE OLYMPUS ENF TYPE VT2 (UDI 04953170411472)Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 04953170411472), received between Oct 24, 2024 and Mar 21, 2025 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device Reprocessing Problem” (2 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.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionMar 21, 2025Device Reprocessing Problem; Device Reprocessing Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED DURING ANNUAL REPROCESSING IN-SERVICE THAT THERE ARE SOME DEFICIENCIES TO THE REPROCESSING PROCESS WHICH ARE NOT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDOSCOPE IMPROPERLY CLEANED, UNSTERILIZED (IFU). IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE ENDOSCOPE IS USED WITHOUT THE DISPOSABLE SUCTION ADAPTER DURING PROCEDURE, AND THAT IN TURN THIS ADAPTER IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR BEDSIDE CLEANING. ADDITIONALLY, THERE IS NO ACCESS TO ASPIRATE THE ENDOSCOPE DURING BEDSIDE CLEANING OR DURING ANY POINT IN THE MANUAL REPROCESSING/MANUAL HIGH-LEVEL DISINFECTION PROCESS. CURRENTLY, THE STAFF IS UTILIZING FLUSHING OF THE ENDOSCOPES INSTEAD OF ASPIRATION. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT HARM.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 21663608 ↗
• MalfunctionOct 24, 2024Device Reprocessing Problem; Device Reprocessing Problem

  IT WAS OBSERVED DURING THE DEVICE INSPECTION, THERE WERE FOREIGN OBJECTS IN THE BENDING SECTION COVER OF THE VIDEOSCOPE. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 20523040 ↗