BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPERecalls & reported problems across all models

We found 8 models of BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE by Olympus Medical Systems Corp. in the FDA's device registry (GUDID). Together they are named in 880 adverse event reports in the FDA's MAUDE database, received between Jul 7, 2018 and Sep 30, 2026 — classified as 3 injuries, 877 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “No Display/Image” (229 reports).

13 FDA recall records name at least one of these models by its device identifier, 13 still open.

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event. Widely used products collect more reports, so totals can't be used to compare products or estimate failure rates. Only reports that name a model's exact device identifier are counted. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works

BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE recalls

FDA recall records that name at least one of these models by its device identifier, newest first. Each recall usually covers specific models or lots, so check the details.

1. 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 ↗

2. 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-0055-2026 · Root cause: Device Design · Recall details · FDA record ↗

3. 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-0052-2026 · Root cause: Device Design · Recall details · FDA record ↗

4. 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-0050-2026 · Root cause: Device Design · Recall details · FDA record ↗

5. 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-0048-2026 · Root cause: Device Design · Recall details · FDA record ↗

6. 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-0045-2026 · Root cause: Device Design · Recall details · FDA record ↗

7. 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 ↗

8. 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-0189-2024 · Root cause: Under Investigation by firm · Recall details · FDA record ↗

9. 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 · names 4 of these models · Recall details · FDA record ↗

10. 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 ↗

11. Jul 27, 2023Open, Classified

    Complaint of endoscope model becoming lodged in the endotracheal tube connector due to diameter being too large.

    Z-2490-2023 · Root cause: Labeling Change Control · names 4 of these models · Recall details · FDA record ↗

12. 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 ↗

13. Jun 8, 2023Open, Classified

    There have been complaints of endobronchial combustion during therapeutic laser procedures with the bronchoscope.

    Z-2013-2023 · Root cause: Under Investigation by firm · names 2 of these models · Recall details · FDA record ↗

Most reported BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE problems

BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE models

8 models, most reported first. Each model has its own page with its reports, recalls and device details.

• BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE BF-1T150

  BRONCHOSCOPE (FLEXIBLE OR RIGID)
  4 recalls212 reports
• BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE BF-Q170

  Endoscope, accessories, narrow band spectrum
  5 recalls151 reports
• BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE BF-1T150

  BRONCHOSCOPE (FLEXIBLE OR RIGID)
  2 recalls188 reports
• BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE BF-1TQ170

  Endoscope, accessories, narrow band spectrum
  2 recalls160 reports
• BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE BF-P150

  BRONCHOSCOPE (FLEXIBLE OR RIGID)
  3 recalls37 reports
• BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE BF-P150

  BRONCHOSCOPE (FLEXIBLE OR RIGID)
  2 recalls19 reports
• BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE OLYMPUS BF-H1100

  Bronchoscope (Flexible Or Rigid)
  1 recall59 reports
• BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE OLYMPUS BF-1TH1100

  Bronchoscope (Flexible Or Rigid)
  1 recall54 reports

Recent BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE adverse event reports

The 15 most recent reports across all models, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionSep 30, 2026Peeled/Delaminated; Detachment of Device or Device Component

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50953528 ↗
• 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 23, 2026Corroded; Scratched Material

  The customer returned the Bronchovideoscope to the service center for a separate issue. During the device analysis, the Service Engineer indicated that the forceps port had scratches and corrosion was found on the port. There was no patient involvement.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50872513 ↗
• 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 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, 2026Material Deformation

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50812595 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 17, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component; Material Deformation

  The customer returned the Bronchovideoscope to the service center for a separate issue. During Olympus¿ device analysis it was indicated that the Bronchovideoscope Connecting tube's coating was peeling 1mm2 or more and the forceps channel port had a dent. There were no reports of patient involvement.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50805809 ↗
• 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 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 16, 2026Dent in Material

  The customer returned the bronchovideoscope to the service center for a separate issue. During the device analysis, it was indicated that a dent on the forceps channel port was found. There was no patient involvement.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50794835 ↗
• 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 14, 2026Material Split, Cut or Torn

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50765635 ↗

Other Olympus Medical Systems Corp. products

• EVIS EXERA lll COLONOVIDEOSCOPE16 models · 15,013 reports · 7 recalls
• EVIS EXERA III GASTROINTESTINAL VIDEOSCOPE7 models · 13,448 reports · 7 recalls
• EVIS EXERA II ULTRASOUND GASTROVIDEOSCOPE9 models · 8,317 reports · 2 recalls
• EVIS EXERA III BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE11 models · 6,060 reports · 16 recalls
• EVIS EXERA III XENON LIGHT SOURCE2 models · 6,694 reports
• EVIS EXERA III COLONOVIDEOSCOPE6 models · 6,117 reports · 5 recalls
• EVIS EXERA III DUODENOVIDEOSCOPE OLYMPUS TJF-Q190V2 models · 5,281 reports · 4 recalls
• HD CAMERA HEAD2 models · 5,217 reports