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MalfunctionGCM

VIDEO-OPTIK "ENDOEYE 3D", 30°

Received May 8, 2026 · Event occurred Apr 16, 2026

Report 9610773-2026-03630 · MDR key 25124471

Device

Generic name

Rigid Video Laparoscope

Model number

WA50082A

Product problems

  • Degraded

Patient

NA · Unknown

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

THE DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO OLYMPUS FOR INSPECTION. BASED ON THE RESULTS OF THE INVESTIGATION, IT IS LIKELY THE FOLLOWING LED TO THE MALFUNCTION: PROBLEMS WERE TRACED TO THE DEVICE, BUT THE INVESTIGATION COULD NOT IDENTIFY THE ACTUAL ROOT CAUSE. 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 HAD FOREIGN MATERIAL AT THE LIGHT GUIDE CABLE PLUG OF THE VIDEO CABLE SECTION. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.