GASTROINTESTINAL VIDEOSCOPERecalls & reported problems across all models
Olympus Medical Systems Corp. · 8 models in the FDA device registry
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
2 open recalls name at least one GASTROINTESTINAL VIDEOSCOPE model. Check whether yours is affected in the recall details, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider.
- Adverse event reports
- 2,677
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 16
- Recalls
- 2
We found 8 models of GASTROINTESTINAL VIDEOSCOPE by Olympus Medical Systems Corp. in the FDA's device registry (GUDID). Together they are named in 2,677 adverse event reports in the FDA's MAUDE database, received between Aug 8, 2019 and Sep 30, 2026 — classified as 16 injuries, 2,661 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Failure to Clean Adequately” (1,111 reports).
2 FDA recall records name at least one of these models by its device identifier, 2 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
Reports received per month, all models
GASTROINTESTINAL VIDEOSCOPE 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.
- Aug 21, 2024Open, Classified
It was discovered during device performance testing that the CCD imaging sensors were programmed with the incorrect color correction data and therefore, specifications are not met.
Z-0181-2025 · 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-0334-2024 · Root cause: Under Investigation by firm · names 2 of these models · Recall details · FDA record ↗
Most reported GASTROINTESTINAL VIDEOSCOPE problems
Device problems
- Failure to Clean Adequately1,111
- Poor Quality Image448
- Communication or Transmission Problem236
- Device Reprocessing Problem174
- No Display/Image168
- Residue After Decontamination160
- Contamination102
- Erratic or Intermittent Display71
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2,645
- Insufficient Information13
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient5
- Chills4
- Fever4
- Foreign Body In Patient4
- Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available3
- Bacteremia3
GASTROINTESTINAL VIDEOSCOPE models
8 models, most reported first. Each model has its own page with its reports, recalls and device details.
- GASTROINTESTINAL VIDEOSCOPE OLYMPUS GIF-1100Colonoscope And Accessories, Flexible/Rigid1 recall990 reports
- GASTROINTESTINAL VIDEOSCOPE GIF-H170Colonoscope and accessories, flexible/rigid1 recall852 reports
- GASTROINTESTINAL VIDEOSCOPE GIF-Q150Colonoscope and accessories, flexible/rigid1 recall330 reports
- GASTROINTESTINAL VIDEOSCOPE GIF-Q150Endoscope, accessories, narrow band spectrum283 reports
- GASTROINTESTINAL VIDEOSCOPE GIF-XP170NEndoscope, accessories, narrow band spectrum105 reports
- GASTROINTESTINAL VIDEOSCOPE OLYMPUS GIF-EZ1500Gastroscope And Accessories, Flexible/Rigid79 reports
- GASTROINTESTINAL VIDEOSCOPE GIF-XP150NColonoscope and accessories, flexible/rigid20 reports
- GASTROINTESTINAL VIDEOSCOPE GIF-XP150NColonoscope and accessories, flexible/rigid18 reports
Recent GASTROINTESTINAL VIDEOSCOPE adverse event reports
The 15 most recent reports across all models, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionSep 30, 2026No Display/Image
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50954922 ↗MalfunctionSep 30, 2026Corroded; No Display/Image; Failure to Clean Adequately
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50954263 ↗MalfunctionSep 30, 2026Communication or Transmission Problem
The customer returned the gastrointestinal videoscope to the service center for a separate issue. During the device analysis an E226 error was found. There was no patient involvement.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50952101 ↗MalfunctionSep 30, 2026Failure to Clean Adequately
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50951622 ↗MalfunctionSep 30, 2026Failure to Clean Adequately
The customer returned the gastrointestinal videoscope for a separate issue. During the initial evaluation of the returned device, the protector of the universal cord on the control section side was observed to be sticky. There was no patient involvement.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50951145 ↗MalfunctionSep 30, 2026Corroded; Communication or Transmission Problem
The customer reported an E315 scope detection error message during inspection for an unspecified procedure involving an Olympus gastrointestinal videoscope. Additionally, during the initial evaluation of the returned device a corroded charged coupled device unit was found. There was no patient involvement.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50950802 ↗MalfunctionSep 30, 2026Communication or Transmission Problem
The customer reported the Gastrointestinal videoscope scope communication error (E226) during a Inspection for use. No patient harm was reported.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50947966 ↗MalfunctionSep 30, 2026Erratic or Intermittent Display; No Display/Image
The customer reported the gastrointestinal videoscope had a flickering display during inspection for use. During the initial evaluation of the device, a blackout image and no image was observed. No patient harm was reported.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50945851 ↗MalfunctionSep 30, 2026Erratic or Intermittent Display; No Display/Image; Poor Quality Image
The customer returned the gastrointestinal videoscope to the service center for a separate issue. During the device analysis no image was displayed, and image noise and disturbance was found. There was no patient involvement.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50945774 ↗MalfunctionSep 30, 2026Failure to Clean Adequately
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50945030 ↗MalfunctionSep 30, 2026Failure to Clean Adequately
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50941474 ↗MalfunctionSep 30, 2026Communication or Transmission Problem; Failure to Clean Adequately
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50941472 ↗MalfunctionSep 29, 2026Failure to Clean Adequately
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50941008 ↗MalfunctionSep 29, 2026No Display/Image; Poor Quality Image; Communication or Transmission Problem
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50939526 ↗MalfunctionSep 29, 2026Communication or Transmission Problem
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50934777 ↗
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
Sources and updates
- Models: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026. Models are grouped by the brand name the manufacturer registered.
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- 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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