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MalfunctionGCM

VIDEO-OPTIK "ENDOEYE 3D", 30°

Received Jul 15, 2026 · Event occurred Jun 22, 2026

Report 9610773-2026-04943 · MDR key 25825976

Device

Generic name

Rigid Video Laparoscope

Model number

WA50082A

Product problems

  • Break

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, IT IS LIKELY THE MOST PROBABLE CAUSE TRACED DUE TO A 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. HOWEVER, DURING DEVICE EVALUATION, THE MENISCUS OF THE (R-UNIT) CHARGE-COUPLED DEVICE SECTION WAS FOUND TO BE BROKEN. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.