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MalfunctionGCM

VIDEO-OPTIK "ENDOEYE 3D", 30°

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

Report 9610773-2026-04964 · MDR key 25830321

Device

Generic name

Rigid Video Laparoscope

Model number

WA50082A

Product problems

  • Degraded
  • Poor Quality Image

Patient

NA · Unknown

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

THE CUSTOMER RETURNED THE RIGID VIDEO LAPAROSCOPE TO THE SERVICE CENTER FOR A SEPARATE ISSUE. DURING THE DEVICE ANALYSIS, THE SERVICE REPAIR TECHNICIAN, INDICATES THAT A R-UNIT (CHARGED COUPLED DEVICE) WAS BROKEN AND THEREFORE THE RESOLUTION WAS INADEQUATE. 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 FOLLOWING LED TO THE MALFUNCTION: THE RESOLUTION WAS INADEQUATE DUE TO BROKEN R UNIT (CHARGED COUPLED DEVICE) SHOULD ADDITIONAL RELEVANT INFORMATION BECOME AVAILABLE, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED. OLYMPUS WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR FIELD PERFORMANCE FOR THIS DEVICE.