Gastroscope And Accessories, Flexible/Rigid

Reports per year

Source: FDA adverse event reports by year received, 2012–2026. Reporting paused during the 2026 MAUDE-to-AEMS transition and has since resumed.

Recent recalls

• 2024-12-05Open, ClassifiedUnder Investigation by firm

  EVIS EXERA III Gastrointestinal Videoscope GIF-1TH190. Model Number: GIF-1TH190

  High-level disinfection ("HLD") with Acecide-C disinfectant in the Olympus OER-Pro Automated Endoscope Reprocessor ("AER") has been removed as a compatible reprocessing method from the Instructions for Use when reprocessing the GIF-1THI90 EVIS EXERA III GASTROINTESTINAL VIDEOSCOPE ( GIF-1TH190 ).

• 2024-11-20Open, ClassifiedReprocessing Controls

  Brand Name: EVIS EXERA III Gastrointestinal Videoscope GIF-1TH190 Product Name: Olympus GIF-1TH190 Model/Catalog Number: GIF-1TH190 Software Version: N/A Product Description: This instrument is intended to be used with an Olympus video system center, light source, documentation equipment, monitor, EndoTherapy accessories (such as biopsy forceps), and other ancillary equipment for endoscopy and endoscopic surgery.

  To better define the drying procedures described in the IFU to improve the instructions for easier understanding of each drying step after human errors and concerns were identified when completing a Human Factors evaluation of the GIF-1TH190.

• 2023-09-07Open, ClassifiedNonconforming Material/Component

  Olympus Distal Attachment (in Olympus Disposable EMR Kit)- Designed to be attached to the distal end of the endoscope. Disposable EMR Kit: K-001, K-002, K-003, K-004, K-011, K-012

  The Distal Attachment contain di-2-ethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP), which exceeds the permissible exposure level calculated according to ISO 10993-17: 2002

• 2023-09-07Open, ClassifiedNonconforming Material/Component

  Reusable distal attachments Models: MH-462, MH-463, MH-464, MH-465, MH-466, MH-483, MH-587, MH-588(US), MH-589, MH-590, MH-591, MH-592, MH-593, MH-594, MH-595, MH-596, MH-597, MH-598, MAJ-289, MAJ-290, MAJ-291, MAJ-292, MAJ-293, MAJ-294, MAJ-295, MAJ-296, MAJ-297, MAJ-663, MAJ-664, MAJ-665, MAJ-666

  The Distal Attachment contain di-2-ethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP), which exceeds the permissible exposure level calculated according to ISO 10993-17: 2002

• 2016-10-26TerminatedLabeling Change Control

  Pentax Video Gastroscope is intended to be used with a Pentax video processor (including light source), documentation equipment, monitor, EndoTherapy Device such as a Biopsy Forceps, and other ancillary equipment for endoscopy and endoscopic surgery within the upper digestive tract including the esophagus, stomach and duodenum.

  PENTAX Medical is initiating this field action to provide customers that have purchased the affected endoscopes with the most recent Operation and Reprocessing IFUs.

• 2016-06-28TerminatedDevice Design

  Gastroscope Intended to provide optical visualization of and therapeutic access to the Upper Gastrointestinal Tract. This anatomy includes, but is not restricted to, the organs, tissues and subsystems: Esophagus, Stomach and Duodenum. The instrument is introduced via the mouth when indications consistent with the need for procedure are observed in adult and pediatric patient populations.

  Pentax has become aware that operational/cleaning accessories and therapeutic devices (e.g., clips, stents, balloons, etc.) can become lodged in an endoscope's instrument channel.

• 2014-07-24TerminatedDevice Design

  EG-3630U Ultrasound Video Gastroscope EG-3830UT Ultrasound Video Gastroscope EG-3870UTK Ultrasound Video Gastroscope FG-36UX Ultrasound Fiber Gastroscope Used to provide optical and sonographic visualization of and therapeutic access to the Upper Gastrointestinal Tract.

  Aspiration needles used in combination with Ultrasound Gastroscopes can derail from the accessory elevator at the distal end of the endoscope. This may result in patient injury if the Instruction for Use is not followed carefully by the user.

• 2013-10-30TerminatedUnknown/Undetermined by firm

  Fujinon/Fujifilm Ultrasonic Endoscope Intended to provide ultrasonic images of submucosal and peripheral organs of the upper gastrointestinal tract for observation, diagnosis and endoscopic treatment.

  A limited number of endoscopes were shipped to FMSU-ESD with a manufacturing defect which included missing set screws used to more securely attach the Forceps Inlet (biopsy inlet port) to the endoscope.

• TerminatedDevice Design

  Olympus Ultrasound Endoscope, Model number: GF-UM130 - Product Usage: used with an Olympus Endoscopic Ultrasound Center, EVIS Video System Center, light source, documentation equipment, video monitor, Endo-Therapy accessories and other ancillary equipment for endoscopic ultrasound imaging of the gastrointestinal wall, biliary and pancreatic duct, and surrounding organs.

  A new inspection step was added to the cleaning and disinfection section of the Instructions For Use (IFU) for this device in order to reduce the risk of causing patient infections.

• TerminatedDevice Design

  Olympus Ultrasound Endoscope, Model number: GF-UMQ130 - Product Usage: used with an Olympus Endoscopic Ultrasound Center, EVIS Video System Center, light source, documentation equipment, video monitor, Endo-Therapy accessories and other ancillary equipment for endoscopic ultrasound imaging of the gastrointestinal wall, biliary and pancreatic duct, and surrounding organs.

  A new inspection step was added to the cleaning and disinfection section of the Instructions For Use (IFU) for this device in order to reduce the risk of causing patient infections.