MAUDE Adverse Event Report: Olympus Winter & Ibe GmbH Video telescope "ENDOEYE HD II", 5.4 mm, 30°, autoclavable; rigid video laparoscope

Model Number	WA50052A
Medical Device Problem Codes	Poor Quality Image (1408); Positioning Problem (3009)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	08/23/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the video telescope produced a good image when viewed up close; however, when panned out, the image quality deteriorated.In addition, the angle adjustment on the main body twisted to the right side and was reported to be very loose.The issue occurred during a therapeutic procedure was delayed for less than 30 minutes under sedation and was completed using an olympus backup device.There were no reports of patient harm.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This supplemental report is being submitted to provide the results of the legal manufacturer's final investigation.A review of the device history record found no deviations that could have caused or contributed to the reported issue.The device was returned to olympus for inspection and the reported failure was confirmed.A definitive root cause could not be identified.Based on the results of the investigation, it is likely the following led to the malfunction: that the image was unstable due to loose adapter.In addition, the following reportable malfunctions were identified during the device evaluation: image was out of field due to outer tube being bent and dust particles under distal cover glass.Should additional relevant information become available, a supplemental report will be submitted.Olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.

• Brand Name: Video telescope "ENDOEYE HD II", 5.4 mm, 30°, 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 ; +1(508)207-7661
• MDR Report Key: 50886486
• Report Number: 9610773-2026-06356
• Device Sequence Number: 10755159
• Product Code: HET
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04042761075015
• UDI-Public: 04042761075015
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: MT
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K111788, K19
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional,User Facility
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Nurse
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 09/24/2026

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: WA50052A
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 09/03/2026
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/27/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/24/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/07/2018
• 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: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown