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MalfunctionGCM

VIDEO-OPTIK "ENDOEYE 3D", 30°

Received Apr 14, 2026

Report 9610773-2026-02989 · MDR key 24872410

Device

Generic name

Rigid Video Laparoscope

Model number

WA50082A

Product problems

  • No Display/Image

Patient

NA · Unknown

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

THE INVESTIGATION IS ONGOING. A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED WHEN THE INVESTIGATION IS COMPLETED OR IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BECOMES AVAILABLE.

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE RIGID VIDEO LAPAROSCOPE EXHIBITED NO IMAGE. THE ISSUE OCCURRED DURING AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT HARM.

Description of Event or Problem

NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED FROM THE CUSTOMER.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

THE DATE OF EVENT IS UNKNOWN. A SUPPLEMENT REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED IF PROVIDED. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT IS BEING SUBMITTED TO PROVIDE THE RESULTS OF THE FINAL INVESTIGATION. UPDATED FIELDS: D8, H2, H3, H6, H11. THE DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO OLYMPUS FOR INSPECTION AND THE REPORTED FAILURE WAS CONFIRMED. IN ADDITION, THE FOLLOWING REPORTABLE MALFUNCTIONS WERE IDENTIFIED DURING THE DEVICE EVALUATION: BROKEN CHARGED COUPLED DEVICE UNIT. A ROOT CAUSE COULD NOT BE IDENTIFIED. BASED ON THE RESULTS OF THE INVESTIGATION, IT IS LIKELY THE FOLLOWING LED TO THE MALFUNCTION: THE REPORTED FAILURE NO IMAGE WAS CAUSED DUE TO BROKEN VIDEO CABLE. HOWEVER, THE MOST PROBABLE CAUSE FOR ADDITIONAL MALFUNCTION, BROKEN CHARGED COUPLED DEVICE UNIT 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.