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MalfunctionGCM

VIDEO-OPTIK "ENDOEYE 3D", 30°

Received Jun 3, 2026 · Event occurred Mar 6, 2026

Report 9610773-2026-04238 · MDR key 25383799

Device

Generic name

Rigid Video Laparoscope

Model number

WA50082A

Product problems

  • Poor Quality Image
  • Optical Problem

Patient

Unknown

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

THE CUSTOMER RETURNED THE RIGID VIDEO LAPAROSCOPE WHICH IS AN OLYMPUS ASSET WITH NO REPORTED COMPLAINT. DURING EVALUATION OF THE DEVICE, FAILED LIGHT SOURCE AND IMAGE OVERLAPPED HORIZONTALLY AND DID NOT SHIFT VERTICALLY AT A DISTANCE OF 30MM. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.

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, IT IS LIKELY THE MOST PROBABLE CAUSE OF THE MALFUNCTION COULD NOT BE ESTABLISHED. SHOULD ADDITIONAL RELEVANT INFORMATION BECOME AVAILABLE, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED. OLYMPUS WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR FIELD PERFORMANCE FOR THIS DEVICE.