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MalfunctionGCM

VIDEO-OPTIK "ENDOEYE 3D", 30°

Received Apr 27, 2026 · Event occurred Mar 13, 2026

Report 9610773-2026-03300 · MDR key 25001783

Device

Generic name

Rigid Video Laparoscope

Model number

WA50082A

Product problems

  • Failure to Clean Adequately

Patient

NA · Unknown

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

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. THE MOST PROBABLE CAUSE OF THE COMPLAINT WAS CAUSE NOT DETERMINED. SHOULD ADDITIONAL RELEVANT INFORMATION BECOME AVAILABLE, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED. OLYMPUS WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR FIELD PERFORMANCE FOR THIS DEVICE.

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS OBSERVED THAT DURING THE DEVICE EVALUATION, THE RIGID VIDEO LAPAROSCOPE EXHIBITED FOREIGN MATERIAL IN THE LASER LIGHT CABLE PLUG OF THE VIDEO CABLE SECTION. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.