Olympus A70940ARecalls & reported problems
OLYMPUS Winter & Ibe GmbH · Telescope "TrueView II", 4 mm, 0°, autoclavable · Class 2
Quick summary
This Olympus arthroscope is used to view inside joints during procedures. The 40 reports mostly describe arthroscope parts breaking, cracking, or coming loose during device checks, with no patient involvement, no injuries, and no deaths. There are no recalls naming this device.
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- Adverse event reports
- 40
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 40 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 04042761010535), received between Dec 30, 2022 and Mar 31, 2026 — classified as 40 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (23 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
- Break23
- Detachment of Device or Device Component7
- Crack3
- Component Missing2
- Loose or Intermittent Connection2
- Poor Quality Image2
- Scratched Material2
- Material Integrity Problem1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions40
Recent adverse event reports
The 25 most recent of 40 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionMar 31, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component
IT WAS OBSERVED THAT DURING THE DEVICE EVALUATION, THE RIGID ARTHROSCOPE HAD INTERNAL LENS CAME OFF. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24742251 ↗MalfunctionJan 30, 2026Break
IT WAS OBSERVED THAT DURING THE DEVICE EVALUATION, THE RIGID ARTHROSCOPE HAD A DAMAGED OBJECTIVE WINDOW. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24224090 ↗MalfunctionJan 20, 2026Scratched Material
IT WAS OBSERVED THAT DURING THE DEVICE EVALUATION, THE RIGID VIDEO ARTHROSCOPE EXHIBITED SCRATCHED AND COMPONENT FAILURE OF EYEPIECE CUP. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24117524 ↗MalfunctionJan 20, 2026Break
IT WAS OBSERVED THAT DURING THE DEVICE EVALUATION, THE RIGID ARTHROSCOPE EXHIBITED A BROKEN EYEPIECE CUP AND COMPONENT FAILURE OF THE EYEPIECE CUP. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24116230 ↗MalfunctionJan 20, 2026Scratched Material
IT WAS OBSERVED THAT DURING THE DEVICE EVALUATION, THE RIGID ARTHROSCOPE EXHIBITED EYEPIECE CUP WAS SCRATCHED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24114721 ↗MalfunctionJan 19, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component
IT WAS OBSERVED THAT DURING THE DEVICE EVALUATION, THE RIGID ARTHROSCOPE EXHIBITED PARTS OF LIGHT-GUIDE CONNECTOR FELL OFF AND COMPONENTS FAILURE OF LIGHT GUIDE CONNECTOR. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24108738 ↗MalfunctionJan 19, 2026Break
IT WAS OBSERVED THAT DURING THE DEVICE EVALUATION, THE RIGID ARTHROSCOPE EXHIBITED GOLD PLATING OF INSERTION TUBE IS BROKEN. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24108466 ↗MalfunctionJun 4, 2025Break; Break
IT WAS OBSERVED THAT DURING THE DEVICE EVALUATION, THE RIGID SCOPE DISTAL LENS WAS BROKEN. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22143910 ↗MalfunctionMay 28, 2025Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THE SUBJECT DEVICE HAD A BROKEN LENS. THE ISSUE WAS IDENTIFIED DURING REPROCESSING. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22094910 ↗MalfunctionMay 14, 2025Break; Break
IT WAS OBSERVED THAT DURING THE DEVICE EVALUATION, THE RIGID SCOPE EXHIBITED ¿BROKEN INTERNAL LENS¿. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22021799 ↗MalfunctionFeb 4, 2025Break; Break
IT WAS OBSERVED THAT DURING THE DEVICE EVALUATION, THE SUBJECT DEVICE HAD A BROKEN LENS. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21305908 ↗MalfunctionOct 3, 2024Break; Component Missing; Material Twisted/Bent; Break; Component Missing; Material Twisted/Bent
IT WAS OBSERVED DURING THE DEVICE INSPECTION, THAT THE RIGID ARTHROSCOPE EXHIBITED A MISSING NUMBERING DUE TO AGING, LENS DAMAGE, AND OUTER TUBE WAS BENT. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20362686 ↗MalfunctionSep 19, 2024Break; Break
IT WAS OBSERVED DURING THE DEVICE INSPECTION, THAT THE TELESCOPE EXHIBITED DAMAGE AT THE INSERTION PART. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20258386 ↗MalfunctionSep 11, 2024Break; Break
IT WAS OBSERVED, DURING THE DEVICE INSPECTION. THAT THE RIGID ARTHROSCOPE EXHIBITED A BROKEN OBJECTIVE LENS. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20194144 ↗MalfunctionJul 18, 2024Break; Break
IT WAS OBSERVED DURING THE DEVICE INSPECTION, THAT THE RIGID ARTHROSCOPE EXHIBITED DAMAGE TO THE TIP OF THE OBJECTIVE LENS. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19778485 ↗MalfunctionJul 3, 2024Material Integrity Problem; Material Integrity Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE RIGID ARTHROSCOPE'S LIGHT GUIDE CONNECTOR WAS DAMAGED. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT HARM.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19667483 ↗MalfunctionJun 5, 2024Break; Break
IT WAS OBSERVED THAT DURING THE DEVICE INSPECTION, THE RIGID ARTHROSCOPE EXHIBITED BREAKAGE TO THE LIGHT GUIDE END FACE AND INSERTION TIP. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19468373 ↗MalfunctionJun 4, 2024Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED, THE TELESCOPE'S LIGHT GUIDE ADAPTER BROKE AND REMAINED ON THE LIGHT GUIDE CABLE. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT HARM.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19462248 ↗MalfunctionMay 23, 2024Break; Break
IT WAS OBSERVED DURING THE DEVICE INSPECTION, THAT THE TELESCOPE EXHIBITED DAMAGED TIP COVER GLASS. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19381641 ↗MalfunctionApr 26, 2024Loose or Intermittent Connection; Detachment of Device or Device Component; Loose or Intermittent Connection; Detachment of Device or Device Component
IT WAS REPORTED, THE RIGID ARTHROSCOPE LIGHT GUIDE CONNECTOR LOOSENED AND CAME OFF. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT HARM.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19197935 ↗MalfunctionApr 2, 2024Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED, THAT THE TELESCOPE HAD DAMAGE TO THE LIGHT GUIDE. THE ISSUE WAS FOUND DURING PREPARATION FOR USE. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT HARM.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19026021 ↗MalfunctionMar 5, 2024Crack; Crack
IT WAS OBSERVED THAT DURING THE DEVICE EVALUATION, THE TELESCOPE "TRUEVIEW II", 4 MM, 0°, AUTOCLAVABLE EXHIBITED THAT THE OBJECTIVE LENS WAS CRACKED. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 18838363 ↗MalfunctionFeb 14, 2024Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component
IT WAS OBSERVED THAT DURING THE DEVICE EVALUATION, THE TELESCOPE EXHIBITED THE LIGHT GUIDE CONNECTION WAS DISCONNECTED. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 18707888 ↗MalfunctionJan 10, 2024Component Missing; Component Missing
THE CUSTOMER REPORTED TO OLYMPUS THAT THE TELESCOPE "TRUEVIEW II", 4 MM, 0°, AUTOCLAVABLE DOES NOT HAVE THE COLD LIGHT PRISM. THE EVENT OCCURRED DURING A THERAPEUTIC AN EAR, NOSE, THROAT PROCEDURE. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED USING A SIMILAR DEVICE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT HARM ASSOCIATED WITH THE EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 18483665 ↗MalfunctionNov 29, 2023Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component
THE CUSTOMER REPORTED TO OLYMPUS, THE CONNECTOR WAS TORN OFF OF THE OLYMPUS RIGID SCOPE. THE ISSUE WAS FOUND DURING PREPARATION FOR USE FOR AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH A SIMILAR DEVICE. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT INJURY OR MEDICAL INTERVENTION ASSOCIATED WITH THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 18229601 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.