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MalfunctionGCM

VIDEO-OPTIK "ENDOEYE 3D", 30°

Received May 24, 2026 · Event occurred May 6, 2026

Report 9610773-2026-04040 · MDR key 25267098

Device

Generic name

Rigid Video Laparoscope

Model number

WA50082A

Product problems

  • Material Split, Cut or Torn

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 MALFUNCTION 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.

Description of Event or Problem

THE CUSTOMER RETURNED THE RIGID VIDEO LAPAROSCOPE, WHICH IS AN OLYMPUS ASSET WITH NO REPORTED COMPLAINT. DURING THE EVALUATION OF THE DEVICE, CHARGED COUPLED DEVICE (R-UNIT) WAS OBSERVED TO BE DAMAGED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.