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MalfunctionODG

EVIS EXERA II ULTRASOUND GASTROVIDEOSCOPE

Received Jul 31, 2026 · Event occurred Jul 6, 2026

Report 3002808148-2026-26420 · MDR key 50100395

Device

Generic name

Ultrasound Gastrovideoscope

Model number

GF-UCT180

Product problems

  • Crack
  • Material Puncture/Hole
  • Material Separation

Patient

Unknown

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

The customer returned the Ultrasound Gastrovideoscope to the service center for a separate issue. During the device analysis, the service repair technician indicates a pinhole on the cement, a cracked adhesive, and missing adhesive. There was no patient involvement.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

The device was returned to Olympus for inspection. A root cause could not be identified. Based on the results of the investigation, it is likely the following led to the malfunction: The most probable cause for the malfunction was traced to component failure. Should additional relevant information become available, a supplemental report will be submitted. Olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.