MAUDE Adverse Event Report: OLYMPUS WINTER & IBE GMBH VIDEO TELESCOPE "ENDOEYE", 5 MM, 30°, NTSC, AUTOCLAVABLE; RIGID VIDEO LAPAROSCOPE

Model Number	WA50023B
Medical Device Problem Codes	Communication or Transmission Problem (2896); Optical Problem (3001)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The investigation is ongoing.A supplemental report will be submitted when the investigation is completed or if additional information becomes available.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the rigid video laparoscope's light was very dim and the scope appeared denied.There were no reports of patient harm.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This supplemental report is being submitted to provide the results of the final investigation.Updated fields: d9, h3, h6 and h11 the device was returned to olympus for inspection and the reported failure for the scope being denied/connection problem could not be confirmed.In addition, the following reportable malfunctions were identified during the device evaluation: fiber breakage and dents on distal edge.A root cause could not be identified.Based on the results of the investigation, it is likely the following led to the malfunction: cause traced to component failure.Should additional relevant information become available, a supplemental report will be submitted.Olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.
Event or Problem Description
No additional information received from the customer.

• Brand Name: VIDEO TELESCOPE "ENDOEYE", 5 MM, 30°, NTSC, AUTOCLAVABLE
• Common Device Name: RIGID VIDEO LAPAROSCOPE
• Manufacturer (Section D): OLYMPUS WINTER & IBE GMBH; kuehnstrasse 61; hamburg, hamburg 22045 ; GM 22045
• Manufacturer (Section G): OLYMPUS WINTER & IBE GMBH; kuehnstrasse 61; hamburg, hamburg 22045 ; GM 22045
• Manufacturer Contact: todd brill ; 800 west park drive; westborough, MA 01581 ; 5082077661
• MDR Report Key: 24331995
• Report Number: 9610773-2026-01034
• Device Sequence Number: 9782414
• Product Code: HET
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04042761066501
• UDI-Public: 04042761066501
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K955456
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional,User Facility
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 04/11/2026

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: WA50023B
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/19/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/24/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/13/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/11/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/30/2010
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): No
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown