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VISERA ELITE III VIDEO SYSTEM CENTER (SHIRAKAWA OLYMPUS CO., LTD.) — Malfunction

MediumPublished Sep 30, 2026· AI-analyzed Nov 3, 2026View original FDA source

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What happened

A malfunction was reported involving the VISERA ELITE III VIDEO SYSTEM CENTER manufactured by SHIRAKAWA OLYMPUS CO., LTD. The source classifies this as an adverse event event type of 'Malfunction'.

Who it affects

The report affects the manufacturer (SHIRAKAWA OLYMPUS CO., LTD.) and clinical facilities utilizing VISERA ELITE III video system centers for endoscopic procedures.

Why it matters

A malfunction in a video system center during a procedure can lead to a loss of visualization, potentially impacting surgical outcomes or necessitating procedural delays. This report indicates a need for the manufacturer to evaluate the root cause within the device's electronic or software architecture to determine if the failure represents a localized incident or a broader quality system issue.

Practical takeaway

Regulatory and QA teams should ensure that post-market surveillance systems are actively capturing and classifying hardware malfunctions. Technical teams may need to review the reliability of video processing units and prepare for potential internal investigations if similar failure modes are identified in the field.

FDA source material

Event type: Malfunction. Device: VISERA ELITE III VIDEO SYSTEM CENTER by SHIRAKAWA OLYMPUS CO., LTD..

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VISERA ELITE III VIDEO SYSTEM CENTER (SHIRAKAWA OLYMPUS CO., LTD.) — Malfunction

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