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	Contamination (1120); Loose or Intermittent Connection (1371); Output Problem (3005)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	09/16/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
The customer reported that the rigid video laparoscope had a separate issue.During the initial evaluation of the returned device, dust particles under the distal cover glass, a loose outer tube, and low light transmission were observed.No patient involvement.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The investigation is still ongoing.A supplemental report will be submitted when the investigation has been completed or when new and significant information becomes available.Olympus will continue to monitor the field performance of 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: 50951766
• Report Number: 9610773-2026-06454
• Device Sequence Number: 18753546
• Product Code: HET
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04042761075015
• UDI-Public: 04042761075015
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: ND
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K190744
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Biomedical Engineer
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 09/30/2026

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: Other
• Device Model Number: WA50052A
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/24/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/30/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/06/2012
• 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