Olympus A4673ARecalls & reported problems
OLYMPUS Winter & Ibe GmbH · Telescope, 3 mm, 12°, autoclavable · Class 2
- Adverse event reports
- 6
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 6 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 04042761006354), received between Sep 14, 2023 and Feb 24, 2026 — classified as 6 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (2 reports).
Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Break2
- Detachment of Device or Device Component1
- Material Twisted/Bent1
- Pitted1
- Unstable1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions6
Recent adverse event reports
The 6 most recent of 6 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionFeb 24, 2026Unstable
IT WAS OBSERVED THAT DURING THE DEVICE EVALUATION, THE RIGID ENDOSCOPE TELESCOPE EXHIBITED A LOOSE MENISCUS. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24437536 ↗MalfunctionApr 24, 2025Break; Break
IT WAS OBSERVED THAT DURING THE DEVICE EVALUATION, THE RIGID SCOPE EXHIBITED BROKENS LENS. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21905381 ↗MalfunctionJun 4, 2024Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THE LENS ON THE TIP END OF THE RIGID ENDOSCOPE TELESCOPE WAS BROKEN. IT IS UNKNOWN WHEN THE ISSUE OCCURRED. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT HARM.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19457598 ↗MalfunctionFeb 20, 2024Pitted; Pitted
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE RIGID ENDOSCOPE TELESCOPE'S END HAD A CHIP. THE EVENT WAS FOUND DURING REPROCESSING. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT HARM.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 18738062 ↗MalfunctionOct 26, 2023Material Twisted/Bent; Material Twisted/Bent
THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THE SCOPE WAS BENT. THE ISSUE WAS FOUND IN PREPARATION FOR USE IN AA THERAPEUTIC HYSTEROSCOPE PROCEDURE. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH A SIMILAR DEVICE. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF HARM.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 18015835 ↗MalfunctionSep 14, 2023Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component
THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THE LIGHT GUIDE CONNECTOR DISCONNECTION. THE ISSUE WAS FOUND DURING PREPARATION FOR USE IN AN UNSPECIFIED THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURE. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF HARM.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 17749723 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.