VISERA RHINO-LARYNGO VIDEOSCOPERecalls & reported problems across all models
Olympus Medical Systems Corp. · 2 models in the FDA device registry
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 84
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Recalls
- 0
We found 2 models of VISERA RHINO-LARYNGO VIDEOSCOPE by Olympus Medical Systems Corp. in the FDA's device registry (GUDID). Together they are named in 84 adverse event reports in the FDA's MAUDE database, received between Apr 18, 2019 and Sep 24, 2026 — classified as 2 injuries, 82 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device Reprocessing Problem” (22 reports).
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Reports received per month, all models
Most reported VISERA RHINO-LARYNGO VIDEOSCOPE problems
Device problems
- Device Reprocessing Problem22
- Failure to Clean Adequately19
- Detachment of Device or Device Component13
- Break7
- Material Deformation5
- Material Separation3
- Material Split, Cut or Torn3
- Poor Quality Image3
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions76
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient5
- No Patient Involvement1
- Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathy(TSE)1
- Unspecified Infection1
VISERA RHINO-LARYNGO VIDEOSCOPE models
2 models, most reported first. Each model has its own page with its reports, recalls and device details.
- VISERA RHINO-LARYNGO VIDEOSCOPE OLYMPUS ENF TYPE V2NASOPHARYNGOSCOPE (FLEXIBLE OR RIGID)79 reports
- VISERA RHINO-LARYNGO VIDEOSCOPE OLYMPUS ENF TYPE V2Endoscope, accessories, narrow band spectrum5 reports
Recent VISERA RHINO-LARYNGO VIDEOSCOPE adverse event reports
The 15 most recent reports across all models, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionSep 24, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component; Material Split, Cut or Torn
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50888193 ↗InjurySep 11, 2026Leak/Splash; Material Puncture/Hole
Patient problems: Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 50740516 ↗MalfunctionSep 9, 2026Material Split, Cut or Torn
The customer reported the VIDEOSCOPE had a separate issue. During testing, it was identified that the outer surface of insertion section cover was chipped. There was no patient involvement.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50697062 ↗MalfunctionAug 19, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component
No additional information received from the customer.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50330492 ↗MalfunctionJul 27, 2026Failure to Clean Adequately
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50022494 ↗MalfunctionMar 30, 2026Poor Quality Image; Failure to Clean Adequately
IT WAS OBSERVED THAT DURING THE DEVICE EVALUATION, THE RHINO-LARYNGO VIDEOSCOPE HAD A CLOUDY IMAGE DUE TO AN UNKNOWN RESIDUE ON THE OBJECTIVE LENS. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24715674 ↗MalfunctionFeb 20, 2026Break; Component Missing
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING REPROCESSING, A CHUNK OF RUBBER WAS FOUND TO BE MISSING FROM THE VIDEOSCOPE. NO PATIENT HARM WAS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24402386 ↗MalfunctionDec 29, 2025Contamination; Contamination
IT WAS OBSERVED THAT DURING THE DEVICE EVALUATION, THE RHINOLARYNGO VIDEOSCOPE HAD DIRT ON THE OBJECTIVE LENS. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23906280 ↗MalfunctionDec 1, 2025Melted; Melted
IT WAS REPORTED THE RHINO-LARYNGO VIDEOSCOPE TIP MELTED OFF. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT HARM.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23684251 ↗MalfunctionNov 7, 2025Melted; Melted
NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED FROM CUSTOMER.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23501843 ↗MalfunctionOct 30, 2025Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component
IT WAS OBSERVED THAT DURING THE DEVICE EVALUATION, THE RHINO-LARYNGO VIDEOSCOPE EXHIBITED MISSING A-RUBBER GLUE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23425193 ↗MalfunctionOct 29, 2025Device Reprocessing Problem; Poor Quality Image; Device Reprocessing Problem; Poor Quality Image
IT WAS OBSERVED THAT DURING THE DEVICE EVALUATION, THE SUBJECT DEVICE EXHIBITED A BLURRY SCREEN WHEN PLUGGED IN IS DUE TO DUE TO DIRTY OBJECTIVE LENS. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23418181 ↗MalfunctionOct 24, 2025Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component
IT WAS OBSERVED THAT DURING THE DEVICE EVALUATION, THE VISERA RHINO-LARYNGO VIDEOSCOPE HAD MISSING DISTAL END, OBJECTIVE LENS, AND LIGHT GUIDE LENS. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23381313 ↗MalfunctionOct 15, 2025Failure to Clean Adequately; Failure to Clean Adequately
NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED FROM THE CUSTOMER.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23284423 ↗MalfunctionAug 22, 2025Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component
IT WAS REPORTED THE A PIECE OF THE SHEATH AT THE DISTAL TIP OF THE VIDEOSCOPE IS TORN OFF. THE ISSUE WAS FOUND DURING REPROCESSING. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22874123 ↗
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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 18, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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