Hysteroscope (and Accessories)
Obstetrics/Gynecology · 21 CFR 884.1690
Recent MDR events
8,394 adverse event reports on file
- TruClearJul 31, 2026MalfunctionCovidien Mansfield1282497-2026-00046
- OES HYSTEROFIBERSCOPEJul 31, 2026MalfunctionShirakawa Olympus Co., Ltd.3002808148-2026-26419
- Inner sheath, for 26 Fr. outer sheathJul 31, 2026MalfunctionOlympus Winter & Ibe Gmbh9610773-2026-05274
- Resection sheath, 24 Fr.Jul 31, 2026MalfunctionOlympus Winter & Ibe Gmbh9610773-2026-05281
- Inner sheath, for 26 Fr. outer sheathJul 30, 2026MalfunctionOlympus Winter & Ibe Gmbh9610773-2026-05227
- Inner sheath, for 26 Fr. outer sheathJul 30, 2026MalfunctionOlympus Winter & Ibe Gmbh9610773-2026-05230
- TruClearJul 30, 2026MalfunctionCovidien Mansfield1282497-2026-00045
- VISERA HYSTERO VIDEOSCOPEJul 30, 2026MalfunctionShirakawa Olympus Co., Ltd.3002808148-2026-26235
- VISERA HYSTERO VIDEOSCOPEJul 30, 2026MalfunctionShirakawa Olympus Co., Ltd.3002808148-2026-26259
- VISERA HYSTERO VIDEOSCOPEJul 30, 2026MalfunctionShirakawa Olympus Co., Ltd.3002808148-2026-26270
Event type breakdown
Recalls
14 recall events for this product code
- Karl Storz EndoscopyOpen, ClassifiedJul 23, 2026
Flexible Hystero-Fiberscope Kits REF: 11264BBU1, 11264BBUK1, that contain expired Single Use Endoscopic Seal: GYN, REF: 26153EAU/1.
Flexible hysteroscopes indicated for use during diagnostic and operative hysteroscopic procedures may contain an expired single use endoscopic seal for gynecology use, which could impact the assurance of sterility.
Z-2794-2026 · View FDA record ↗ - Olympus Corporation of the AmericasOpen, ClassifiedFeb 20, 2026
Olympus Inner Sheath. Model No. A4741. for endoscopic diagnosis and treatment in gynecological applications.
Complaints of the ceramic tip of the resection sheath breaking have been received.
Z-1449-2026 · View FDA record ↗ - Olympus Corporation of the AmericasOpen, ClassifiedJul 21, 2025
Blue Silicone, Reusable Silicone Seal 6 - 12 FR. Model Number: CS-B612.
Discrepancies between sterilization instructions in the Japanese language product package inserts and those published in the manufacturer product Instructions For Use (IFU).
Z-2139-2025 · View FDA record ↗ - Olympus Corporation of the AmericasOpen, ClassifiedJul 21, 2025
Green Silicone Seal for Accessories, Reusable Silicone Seal 0 - 7 FR. Model Number: CS-G7.
Discrepancies between sterilization instructions in the Japanese language product package inserts and those published in the manufacturer product Instructions For Use (IFU).
Z-2140-2025 · View FDA record ↗ - Olympus Corporation of the AmericasOpen, ClassifiedJun 6, 2024
OES 4000 Hysteroscope, Model/Catalog Number: A4674A
The required leakage test was not performed following of a re-work for a non-conformity. This could potentially result in liquid ingress into the eyepiece and cause a foggy image.
Z-2029-2024 · View FDA record ↗ - Aizu Olympus Co., Ltd.Open, ClassifiedNov 17, 2023
Hysteroscope-For endoscopic diagnosis within the uterus
Channel air drying process was not validated, and that a small percentage of scopes returned to customers after repair had a wet channel. Water remaining in the channel of the endoscopes has the potential for contamination that could lead to the risk of infection
Z-0335-2024 · View FDA record ↗ - Aizu Olympus Co., Ltd.Open, ClassifiedNov 17, 2023
Hysterovideoscope-For endoscopic diagnosis within the uterus
Channel air drying process was not validated, and that a small percentage of scopes returned to customers after repair had a wet channel. Water remaining in the channel of the endoscopes has the potential for contamination that could lead to the risk of infection
Z-0336-2024 · View FDA record ↗ - Olympus Corporation of the AmericasOpen, ClassifiedAug 29, 2023
Visera Hysterovideoscope Olympus HYF Type V
IFU labeling is being updated to revise EtO gas mixture and elimination of reusable cleaning brushes.
Z-2480-2023 · View FDA record ↗ - Scholly Fiberoptic GmbhOpen, ClassifiedAug 9, 2023
UroLift Visual Obturator, 20Ch-The visual obturator is used with the UroLift system. Instrument for insertion of a cystoscope shaft into the bladder.
There is an improperly performed weld between the cone of the sheath lock and tube of the obturator; mechanical load capacity is impaired, and fracture of the welded joint may occur. Contamination can occur in this capillary gap, which is not covered by the reprocessing validations performed.
Z-2364-2023 · View FDA record ↗ - Richard Wolf Medical Instruments Corp.TerminatedJun 13, 2019
E-Line Cutting Electrode 11.5Fr Mono 0 degrees, Sterile. One electrode is placed in a plastic tray and then inserted into a Tyvek pouch. Five packaged electro
E-Line Cutting Electrode package 8416.0305 contains E-Line Hook Electrode 8416.09 instead of E-Line Cutting Electrode 8416.03.
Z-1957-2019 · View FDA record ↗
Registered firms
421 firms currently registered for this product code
Coopersurgical, Inc.
Trumbull, CT, US
Olympus Winter & Ibe Gmbh
HAMBURG, DE
Sterigenics U.s. Llc
Hayward, CA, US
Karl Storz Se & Co. Kg
TUTTLINGEN Baden-Wurttemberg, DE
Stryker Sustainability Solutions
Tempe, AZ, US
Minerva Surgical, Inc.
Santa Clara, CA, US
Sanicure Bv
SCHIPHOL Noord-Holland, NL
Eurofins Infinity Laboratory Group Inc.
San Jose, CA, US
Karl Storz Endoscopy-america, Inc.
El Segundo, CA, US
Medres Medical Engineering Ltd.
Biatorbagy Pest, HU
Nissha Medical Technologies (ohio), Inc.
Norwalk, OH, US
Steris Ast Cz S.r.o.
VELKA BITES Vysocina, CZ
Karl Storz Endoscopy-america, Inc.
Auburn, MA, US
Tekno Medical Optik-chirurgie Gmbh
TUTTLINGEN-Nendingen Baden-Wurttemberg, DE
Synergy Health Ast, Srl
Alajuela, CR
Richard Wolf Gmbh
KNITTLINGEN Baden-Wurttemberg, DE
Suzhou Acuvu Medical Technology Co., Ltd.
Suzhou Jiangsu, CN
Lina Medical Aps
Naerum Hovedstaden, DK
Isomedix Operations Inc.
Northborough, MA, US
Sterigenics Us Llc
West Memphis, AR, US
Karl Storz Se & Co. Kg
TUTTLINGEN Baden-Wurttemberg, DE
Medtronic Engineering And Innovation Center (meic)
Hyderabad Telangana, IN
510(k) clearances
171 clearances for this product code
- American Medical Endoscopy, Inc.Jun 4, 2026
K253020 · Strauss Surgical Resection Instruments
- Suzhou AcuVu Medical Technology Co., Ltd.May 15, 2026
K254050 · Manual Tissue Removal Device
- Shanghai AnQing Medical Instrument Co., Ltd.Feb 26, 2026
K254251 · InnovexView (GC146-17, GC150-20, GC155-23)
- Jiangsu Jiyuan Medical Technology Co., Ltd.Dec 18, 2025
K252793 · ARMI® Endoscopic Video Image Processor (JY-MIP-3000); ARMI® Single-Use Hysteroscope (SH-01A, SH-02A, SH-03A, SH-04A, SH-05A, SH-01B, SH-02B, SH-03B, SH-04B, SH-01C, SH-02C, SH-03C, SH-04C)
- Stryker EndoscopyJul 18, 2025
K252012 · SPY Cystoscope/Hysteroscope
- Rz Medizintechnik GmbHJun 3, 2025
K243382 · RZ Resectoscope System
- MacroLux Medical Technology Co., Ltd.Aug 16, 2024
K240978 · SeleneView® Single-Use Digital Hysteroscope (HC29, HC29-G, HC35, HC35-G, HO35, HO35-G, HO42, HO42-G)
- Guangzhou Red Pine Medical Instrument Co., Ltd.Aug 2, 2024
K241987 · Single-Use Video Hysteroscope (RP-G-C24, RP-G-C0101)