EVIS EXERA II XENON LIGHT SOURCERecalls & reported problems across all models

We found 2 models of EVIS EXERA II XENON LIGHT SOURCE by Olympus Medical Systems Corp. in the FDA's device registry (GUDID). Together they are named in 588 adverse event reports in the FDA's MAUDE database, received between May 8, 2019 and Sep 25, 2026 — classified as 6 injuries, 582 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “No Device Output” (89 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. 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

Most reported EVIS EXERA II XENON LIGHT SOURCE problems

EVIS EXERA II XENON LIGHT SOURCE models

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

• EVIS EXERA II XENON LIGHT SOURCE OLYMPUS CLV-180

  Endoscope, accessories, narrow band spectrum
  451 reports
• EVIS EXERA II XENON LIGHT SOURCE CLV-180

  Bronchoscope (Flexible Or Rigid)
  137 reports

Recent EVIS EXERA II XENON LIGHT SOURCE adverse event reports

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

• MalfunctionSep 25, 2026Output Problem

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50892550 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 17, 2026No Display/Image

  The customer reported no image during an inspection for use involving an Olympus xenon light source. There was no patient involvement.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50805891 ↗
• MalfunctionJul 9, 2026Activation Failure

  THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT IT IS BLINKING ALL OF THE LIGHTS ARE BLINKING INVOLVING AN OLYMPUS XENON LIGHT SOURCE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY REPORTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 25761774 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 13, 2026No Device Output

  THE CUSTOMER REPORTED BLINKING LIGHTS DURING SET-UP INVOLVING AN OLYMPUS XENON LIGHT SOURCE. THE CUSTOMER SUSPECTED THE PROBABLE CAUSE OF THE BLINKING LIGHTS WAS DUE TO SWITCH IN 12 O¿CLOCK POSITION THAT MAYBE ENGAGING WITHOUT THE SCOPE SEATED PROPERLY. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT HARM.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 25162273 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 7, 2026Poor Quality Image; No Device Output

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE XENON LIGHT SOURCE EXHIBITED SPARE LAMP WAS NOT ON AND LAMP WAS VERY DIM. THE ISSUE WAS FOUND DURING GASTRODUODENOSCOPY DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE WHILE THE PATIENT WAS UNDER SEDATION. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT HARM.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 25112885 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 20, 2026Electrical /Electronic Property Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE XENON LIGHT SOURCE EXHIBIT BLINKING FRONT PANEL. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24933646 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 2, 2026Display or Visual Feedback Problem

  IT WAS OBSERVED THAT DURING THE DEVICE EVALUATION, THE XENON LIGHT SOURCE HAD POOR LIGHT. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24763286 ↗
• MalfunctionMar 25, 2026No Display/Image

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE XENON LIGHT SOURCE WAS UNABLE TO OBTAIN A PICTURE ON THE MONITOR DURING A CYSTOSCOPY DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED USING AN OLYMPUS BACKUP DEVICE. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT HARM.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24688294 ↗
• MalfunctionMar 18, 2026Erratic or Intermittent Display

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE XENON LIGHT SOURCE HAD INTERMITTENT IMAGE. THE ISSUE WAS FOUND DURING INSPECTION FOR USE. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT HARM.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24635015 ↗
• MalfunctionMar 11, 2026No Device Output

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE XENON LIGHT SOURCE HAD STROBING LIGHT. THE EVENT HAD OCCURRED DURING INSPECTION FOR USE. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24569382 ↗
• MalfunctionMar 5, 2026Output Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE XENON LIGHT SOURCE HAD FLASHING BULB UNTIL IT WENT OUT AND THE EMERGENCY BULB CAME ON. THE ISSUE OCCURRED DURING INSPECTION FOR USE. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24518702 ↗
• MalfunctionFeb 24, 2026No Display/Image

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE XENON LIGHT SOURCE HAD NO IMAGE DURING SEDATION OF AN UNSPECIFIED PROCEDURE. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT HARM.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24429476 ↗
• MalfunctionFeb 18, 2026Power Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THE LIGHT SOURCE HAD NO POWER ON IT. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT HARM.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24384584 ↗
• MalfunctionFeb 11, 2026Failure to Power Up

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE XENON LIGHT SOURCE HAD NO POWER. THE ISSUE WAS FOUND DURING INSPECTION FOR USE. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT HARM.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24314009 ↗
• MalfunctionFeb 5, 2026Display or Visual Feedback Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE XENON LIGHT SOURCE HAD THE FRONT PANEL FLASHING ON ALL FUNCTIONS. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT HARM.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24273477 ↗

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