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The product was returned for investigation and the reported failure mode was confirmed.Alleged failure: foggy.Confirmed failure: dented/bent/broken shaft, rusting, uneven illumnation/dark resolution, particles in system (in focus).Probable root cause: laser welding seal failure, distal/proximal window solder failure, damage to optical train, damage to needle, damage to distal or proximal windows, moisture intrusion, end of life wear-out, environmental disturbance: endoscope colder than dew point, environmental disturbance: fluid entrapment between the coupler and eyepiece junction (eyepiece only), use error.The failure mode will be monitored for future reoccurrence.
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