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MalfunctionGCM

VIDEO-OPTIK "ENDOEYE 3D", 30°

Received May 5, 2026 · Event occurred Apr 22, 2026

Report 9610773-2026-03527 · MDR key 25083673

Device

Generic name

Rigid Video Laparoscope

Model number

WA50082A

Product problems

  • Crack
  • Detachment of Device or Device Component

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 HAD A CRACK IN THE LENS, AND THE LENS DETACHED DURING REPROCESSING. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.

Description of Event or Problem

NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED FROM THE CUSTOMER.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

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: DUE TO THE BROKEN CHARGED COUPLED DEVICE, THE RESOLUTION WAS INADEQUATE, DUE TO THE OUTER TUBE HAD A DENT, IT EXHIBITED SHARP EDGES. ADDITIONALLY, FOR THE CRACK ON THE COVER GLASS OF THE INSERTION SECTION, A DEFINITIVE ROOT CAUSE IS 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.