VISERA VIDEO SYSTEM CENTER OTV-S7V CAMERA HEADRecalls & reported problems across all models
Olympus Medical Systems Corp. · 6 models in the FDA device registry
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 1,891
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Recalls
- 0
We found 6 models of VISERA VIDEO SYSTEM CENTER OTV-S7V CAMERA HEAD by Olympus Medical Systems Corp. in the FDA's device registry (GUDID). Together they are named in 1,891 adverse event reports in the FDA's MAUDE database, received between Sep 28, 2018 and Sep 30, 2026 — classified as 2 injuries, 1,889 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “No Display/Image” (807 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 VISERA VIDEO SYSTEM CENTER OTV-S7V CAMERA HEAD problems
Device problems
- No Display/Image807
- Poor Quality Image481
- Material Split, Cut or Torn113
- Break110
- Erratic or Intermittent Display90
- Leak/Splash88
- Gas/Air Leak53
- Loose or Intermittent Connection52
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1,875
- Insufficient Information7
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient5
- No Patient Involvement4
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient1
VISERA VIDEO SYSTEM CENTER OTV-S7V CAMERA HEAD models
6 models, most reported first. Each model has its own page with its reports, recalls and device details.
- VISERA VIDEO SYSTEM CENTER OTV-S7V CAMERA HEAD OTV-S7H-1D-L08ELaparoscope, general & plastic surgery578 reports
- VISERA VIDEO SYSTEM CENTER OTV-S7V CAMERA HEAD OTV-S7H-1D-F08ELaparoscope, general & plastic surgery394 reports
- VISERA VIDEO SYSTEM CENTER OTV-S7V CAMERA HEAD OTV-S7H-1D-L08ELaparoscope, general & plastic surgery358 reports
- VISERA VIDEO SYSTEM CENTER OTV-S7V CAMERA HEAD OTV-S7H-1NLaparoscope, general & plastic surgery300 reports
- VISERA VIDEO SYSTEM CENTER OTV-S7V CAMERA HEAD OTV-S7H-1DLaparoscope, general & plastic surgery154 reports
- VISERA VIDEO SYSTEM CENTER OTV-S7V CAMERA HEAD OTV-S7H-NLaparoscope, general & plastic surgery107 reports
Recent VISERA VIDEO SYSTEM CENTER OTV-S7V CAMERA HEAD 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 50954729 ↗MalfunctionSep 30, 2026Display or Visual Feedback Problem; Loose or Intermittent Connection
The customer reported camera out of service and false contact during inspection for use involving an Olympus Camera Head. There was no patient involvement reported.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50947137 ↗MalfunctionSep 30, 2026Misfocusing
The customer reported the Camera Head image was blurry during maintenance. During the initial evaluation of the device image interference was observed. There was no patient involvement.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50941806 ↗MalfunctionSep 29, 2026Erratic or Intermittent Display; Loose or Intermittent Connection
The customer reported a disruption in the signal and had to wiggle the wiring to get a stable image involving an Olympus Camera Head. There was no patient involvement reported.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50937003 ↗MalfunctionSep 29, 2026Loose or Intermittent Connection; Poor Quality Image
The customer reported Disruption in the signal. Have to wiggle the wiring to get a stable image, involving an Olympus Camera head. There was no patient involvement.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50934564 ↗MalfunctionSep 21, 2026Degraded; No Display/Image
The customer reported the camera head has no image. During initial evaluation of the device, it was observed Electrical SYS kinks and damage cable insulation.There was no patient involvement.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50841501 ↗MalfunctionSep 21, 2026Poor Quality Image; Failure to Clean Adequately
The customer reported the camera head had insufficient illumination while automatic light control was active and deposits were also found on the electrical contacts during reprocessing. No patient involvement.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50835064 ↗MalfunctionSep 17, 2026Loose or Intermittent Connection
The customer reported a fake and poor electrical contact at the cable level involving an Olympus camera head. There was no patient injury reported.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50809165 ↗MalfunctionSep 17, 2026Loose or Intermittent Connection; Poor Quality Image
The customer reported that lose connection in cable and resulting in intermittent image involving an Olympus camera head. There was no patient injury reported.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50805495 ↗MalfunctionSep 15, 2026Poor Quality Image; Gas/Air Leak
The customer reported the camera head had half of image was obscured during an unknown procedure. The procedure was completed using the same device. During the initial evaluation of the device, it was observed cable was leaking. No patient harm was reported.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50774179 ↗MalfunctionSep 14, 2026Gas/Air Leak
The customer returned the camera head for a separate issue. During the initial evaluation of the returned device, failed leak test was found. No patient involvement.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50757419 ↗MalfunctionSep 14, 2026Loose or Intermittent Connection
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50747972 ↗MalfunctionSep 9, 2026Optical Decentration
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50699311 ↗MalfunctionSep 9, 2026Material Separation; Gas/Air Leak
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50692420 ↗MalfunctionSep 8, 2026No Display/Image; Poor Quality Image
The customer reported black or distorted image involving an Olympus camera head. There was no patient injury reported.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50669038 ↗
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 18, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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