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MalfunctionGCM

VIDEO-OPTIK "ENDOEYE 3D", 30°

Received May 15, 2026 · Event occurred May 4, 2026

Report 9610773-2026-03786 · MDR key 25180734

Device

Generic name

Rigid Video Laparoscope

Model number

WA50082A

Product problems

  • Poor Quality Image

Patient

NA · Unknown

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

THE DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO OLYMPUS FOR INSPECTION AND THE REPORTED FAILURE WAS NOT CONFIRMED. A ROOT CAUSE COULD NOT BE IDENTIFIED. BASED ON THE RESULTS OF THE INVESTIGATION, SINCE REPORTED FAILURE WAS NOT CONFIRMED. THE MOST PROBABLE CAUSE OF THE REPORTABLE MALFUNCTION IS NO PROBLEM DETECTED. 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 REPORTED THAT THE RIGID VIDEO LAPAROSCOPE SHOWED INTERMITTENT VERTICAL STRIPES DURING LAB TESTING. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.