VIDEO SYSTEMRecalls & reported problems across all models
Olympus Medical Systems Corp. · 5 models in the FDA device registry
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 367
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls
- 0
We found 5 models of VIDEO SYSTEM by Olympus Medical Systems Corp. in the FDA's device registry (GUDID). Together they are named in 367 adverse event reports in the FDA's MAUDE database, received between Apr 6, 2020 and Sep 30, 2026 — classified as 367 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “No Display/Image” (135 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
Reports received per month, all models
Most reported VIDEO SYSTEM problems
Device problems
- No Display/Image135
- Poor Quality Image31
- Electrical /Electronic Property Problem27
- Erratic or Intermittent Display26
- Failure to Power Up17
- Break16
- Connection Problem16
- Communication or Transmission Problem14
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions319
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient35
- No Patient Involvement17
- Insufficient Information1
VIDEO SYSTEM models
5 models, most reported first. Each model has its own page with its reports, recalls and device details.
- VIDEO SYSTEM OTV-SIEndoscopic video imaging system/component, gastroenterology-urology143 reports
- VIDEO SYSTEM OTV-SIEndoscopic video imaging system/component, gastroenterology-urology113 reports
- VIDEO SYSTEM OTV-SCGastroscope And Accessories, Flexible/Rigid56 reports
- VIDEO SYSTEM OTV-SIEndoscopic video imaging system/component, gastroenterology-urology40 reports
- VIDEO SYSTEM OTV-SCGastroscope And Accessories, Flexible/Rigid15 reports
Recent VIDEO SYSTEM 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; No Device Output
The customer reported that the camera was not working. The issue occurred during inspection for use involving a Video System Center. Additionally, during the initial evaluation of the returned device and the onsite inspection observed that there was no image on the monitor. No patient harm was reported.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50949608 ↗MalfunctionMay 28, 2026No Display/Image
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE VIDEO SYSTEM HAD NO FUNCTIONAL CAMERA. 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 25319772 ↗MalfunctionMay 20, 2026Break; Poor Quality Image
IT WAS OBSERVED THAT DURING THE DEVICE EVALUATION, THE VIDEO SYSTEM CENTER EXHIBITED NOISE/LINES IN THE IMAGE AND DEFECTIVE FRONT PANEL. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25232413 ↗MalfunctionMay 20, 2026No Display/Image; Poor Quality Image
THE CUSTOMER REPORTED A STATIC SCREEN WHEN THE DEVICE WAS TURNED ON AND PLUGGED IN A SCOPE, LIKE THERE WAS FEEDBACK AND FUZZ. THERE WAS NO IMAGE, A BLACK AND BLUE STATIC DURING SET UP INVOLVING AN OLYMPUS VIDEO SYSTEM CENTER. THERE WAS NO PATIENT HARM REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25229437 ↗MalfunctionMay 7, 2026No Display/Image
IT WAS OBSERVED THAT DURING THE DEVICE EVALUATION, THE VIDEO SYSTEM CENTER HAD NO IMAGE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25118817 ↗MalfunctionMay 1, 2026No Display/Image; Connection Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING INSPECTION FOR USE, THE VIDEO SYSTEM CENTER DID NOT DISPLAY AN IMAGE ON THE MONITOR UNLESS THE SCOPE CONNECTOR WAS JIGGLED. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25058857 ↗MalfunctionMay 1, 2026No Display/Image; Connection Problem
NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED FROM CUSTOMER.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25057931 ↗MalfunctionApr 8, 2026No Device Output
IT WAS OBSERVED THAT DURING THE DEVICE EVALUATION, THE VIDEO SYSTEM CENTER EXHIBITED BULB B WAS DAMAGED AND NOT LIGHTING UP. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24818003 ↗MalfunctionApr 6, 2026Failure to Power Up
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE VIDEO SYSTEM CENTER WAS UNABLE TO POWER ON. THE ISSUE WAS FOUND DURING REPROCESSING OF THE DEVICE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24792661 ↗MalfunctionMar 16, 2026Poor Quality Image
IT WAS OBSERVED THAT DURING THE DEVICE EVALUATION, THE VIDEO SYSTEM CENTER HAD FLICKERING IMAGE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24603229 ↗MalfunctionMar 3, 2026No Display/Image
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE VIDEO SYSTEM CENTER HAD NO 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 24495366 ↗MalfunctionMar 2, 2026Communication or Transmission Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THE VIDEO SYSTEM WAS GETTING A LAMP ERROR B. WAS NOT ABLE TO CLEAR IT EVEN THOUGH LAMP A WAS WORKING. THE ISSUE OCCURRED DURING INSPECTION FOR USE. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24488365 ↗MalfunctionFeb 25, 2026Display or Visual Feedback Problem; Incomplete or Inadequate Connection
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE VIDEO SYSTEM CENTER INITIALLY DISPLAYED A BLACK-AND-WHITE IMAGE, WHICH LATER PROGRESSED TO A COMPLETE IMAGE FAILURE. THE SCOPE-VIDEO CONNECTION SOCKET WAS ALSO PROBABLY DEFECTIVE. THE ISSUE WAS FOUND DURING INSPECTION FOR USE. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24444575 ↗MalfunctionFeb 19, 2026No Display/Image
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE VIDEO SYSTEM CENTER DID NOT DISPLAY ENDOSCOPIC IMAGE. 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 24388892 ↗MalfunctionFeb 17, 2026No Display/Image
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE VIDEO SYSTEM CENTER HAD NO IMAGE ON THE SCREEN. THE ISSUE WAS IDENTIFIED DURING SET UP. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24364224 ↗
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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