Olympus A70960ARecalls & reported problems
OLYMPUS Winter & Ibe GmbH · Telescope "TrueView II", 2.7 mm, 0°, autoclavable · Class 2
Data updated Oct 13, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
Quick summary
This Olympus arthroscope is a small telescope used to look inside joints. The 34 reports mostly describe inner parts breaking or chipping, sometimes with poor image quality, with no deaths and no injuries. No recalls name this device. Reports fell from 18 in the previous 12 months to 5 in the last 12 months.
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- Adverse event reports
- 34
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 34 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 04042761010627), received between Sep 13, 2023 and Apr 2, 2026 — classified as 34 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (25 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
- Break25
- Defective Component2
- No Display/Image2
- Pitted2
- Component Missing1
- Contamination1
- Crack1
- Detachment of Device or Device Component1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions34
Recent adverse event reports
The 25 most recent of 34 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionApr 2, 2026Break; Detachment of Device or Device Component
IT WAS OBSERVED THAT DURING THE DEVICE EVALUATION, THE RIGID ARTHROSCOPE EXHIBITED BROKEN AND CHIPPED INNER BARREL ASSEMBLY. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24764185 ↗MalfunctionMar 23, 2026Material Twisted/Bent
IT WAS OBSERVED THAT DURING THE DEVICE EVALUATION, THE RIGID ARTHROSCOPE HAD BROKEN OR CHIPPED INNER BARREL ASSEMBLY. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24660907 ↗MalfunctionJan 20, 2026Break; Defective Component
IT WAS OBSERVED THAT DURING THE DEVICE EVALUATION, THE RIGID ARTHROSCOPE HAD A BROKEN DISTAL END OF THE INSERTION TUBE, AND A COMPONENT FAILURE OF INSERTION TUBE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24114869 ↗MalfunctionJan 16, 2026Break
NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED FROM THE CUSTOMER.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24099621 ↗MalfunctionJan 5, 2026Break
NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED FROM THE CUSTOMER.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23962256 ↗MalfunctionSep 15, 2025Component Missing; Component Missing
NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED FROM CUSTOMER.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23050743 ↗MalfunctionSep 9, 2025Poor Quality Image; Poor Quality Image
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SUBJECT DEVICE HAD POOR VISIBILITY IMAGE QUALITY. THE EVENT HAD OCCURRED DURING SERVICE / MAINTENANCE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23004023 ↗MalfunctionJul 17, 2025Break; Break
NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED FROM CUSTOMER.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22531453 ↗MalfunctionJun 7, 2025Break; Break
IT WAS OBSERVED THAT DURING THE DEVICE EVALUATION, THE SUBJECT DEVICE EXHIBITED DISTAL END OF THE TELESCOPE WAS BROKEN. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22162554 ↗MalfunctionJun 5, 2025Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SUBJECT DEVICE'S END IS NOT WORKING, BROKEN. THE ISSUE WAS FOUND DURING SET UP. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT HARM.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22153283 ↗MalfunctionMay 29, 2025Break; Break
IT WAS OBSERVED THAT DURING THE DEVICE EVALUATION, THE SCOPE EXHIBITED INTERNAL LENS DAMAGE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22109234 ↗MalfunctionMay 29, 2025Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SUBJECT DEVICE HAD A BROKEN LENS. THIS ISSUE OCCURRED DURING REPROCESSING OF THE DEVICE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22105505 ↗MalfunctionApr 25, 2025Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THE SUBJECT DEVICE WAS BROKE DURING REPROCESSING. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21907125 ↗MalfunctionApr 23, 2025Break; Break
IT WAS OBSERVED THAT DURING THE DEVICE EVALUATION, THE SUBJECT DEVICE EXHIBITED BROKEN AND DISPLACED LENS. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21895363 ↗MalfunctionMar 24, 2025Break; Contamination; Break; Contamination
IT WAS REPORTED THE RIGID VIDEOSCOPE HAD STAINS THAT ADHERED TO THE SCOPE AND COULD NOT BE REMOVED EVEN AFTER CLEANING. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21679679 ↗MalfunctionFeb 25, 2025Break; Break
IT WAS OBSERVED THAT DURING THE DEVICE EVALUATION, THE RIGID SCOPE EXHIBITED A BROKEN LENS. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21459195 ↗MalfunctionFeb 20, 2025No Display/Image; No Display/Image
IT WAS OBSERVED THAT DURING THE DEVICE EVALUATION, THE RIGID SCOPE EXHIBITED BROKEN OPTICS LENS. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21423970 ↗MalfunctionJan 9, 2025Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SUBJECT DEVICE WAS BROKEN. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT HARM.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21119074 ↗MalfunctionDec 27, 2024Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THE RIGID SCOPE EXHIBITED A CHIP FOUND ON THE TIP OF THE PROBE, IT WAS FOUND DURING MAINTENANCE. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21029264 ↗MalfunctionNov 26, 2024Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THE SUBJECT DEVICE HAD CHIPPED LENS. THE ISSUE OCCURRED DURING THE PRE-USE INSPECTION. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT HARM
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20779384 ↗MalfunctionNov 26, 2024Break; Break
NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED FROM CUSTOMER.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20777945 ↗MalfunctionNov 25, 2024Crack; Crack
WHILE EVALUATED A RETURNED OLYMPUS TRUEVIEW TELESCOPE, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE INTERNAL LENS WAS CRACKED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT DURING THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20773765 ↗MalfunctionNov 1, 2024Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THE RIGID ARTHROSCOPE EXPERIENCED CONCEALED BREAKS IN THE LIGHT GUIDE BUNDLE. THE ISSUE OCCURRED DURING A DIAGNOSTIC NASAL EXAMINATION. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH THE SAME DEVICE. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT HARM OR PROCEDURAL DELAY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20587872 ↗MalfunctionSep 13, 2024Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THE DISTAL TIP OF THE RIGID ARTHROSCOPE WAS BROKEN. THE ISSUE OCCURRED DURING PREPARATION FOR USE FOR AN UNSPECIFIED DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT HARM.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20211376 ↗MalfunctionJun 5, 2024Break; Break
IT WAS OBSERVED THAT DURING THE DEVICE INSPECTION, THE RIGID ARTHROSCOPE EXHIBITED LIGHT GUIDE END FACE DAMAGE. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19472338 ↗
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Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 13, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 13, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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