Olympus WA50373BRecalls & reported problems
OLYMPUS Winter & Ibe GmbH · Telescope, 5.4 mm, 30°, autoclavable · Class 2
Quick summary
This Olympus rigid optical laparoscope telescope is used for minimally invasive surgery. The 51 reports mostly describe the scope breaking or parts coming loose — cracked or broken lenses, tip cover glass damage, detached light guide posts, and loose or intermittent connections — generally noticed during inspection or reprocessing rather than during a procedure. No deaths and no injuries are reported. There are no recalls name this device.
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- Adverse event reports
- 51
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 51 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 04042761029582), received between Jan 10, 2023 and Feb 23, 2026 — classified as 51 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (19 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
- Break19
- Detachment of Device or Device Component14
- Component Missing3
- Loose or Intermittent Connection3
- Mechanical Problem3
- Crack2
- Optical Problem2
- Connection Problem1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions51
Recent adverse event reports
The 25 most recent of 51 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionFeb 23, 2026Material Deformation
IT WAS OBSERVED THAT DURING THE DEVICE EVALUATION, THE RIGID OPTICAL LAPAROSCOPE EXHIBITED TIP COVER GLASS DAMAGE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24421751 ↗MalfunctionFeb 17, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component
IT WAS OBSERVED THAT DURING THE DEVICE EVALUATION, THE RIGID OPTICAL LAPAROSCOPE EXHIBITED LOOSE LIGHT GUIDE CONNECTOR. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24363900 ↗MalfunctionFeb 12, 2026Break
IT WAS OBSERVED THAT DURING THE DEVICE EVALUATION, THE RIGID OPTICAL LAPAROSCOPE HAD A BROKEN LENS IN THE OPTICAL SYSTEM. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24328446 ↗MalfunctionJan 8, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PART FROM RIGID OPTICAL LAPAROSCOPE CAME OFF DURING INSPECTION FOR USE. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT HARM.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24007835 ↗MalfunctionJan 5, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component
IT WAS OBSERVED THAT DURING THE DEVICE EVALUATION, THE RIGID OPTICAL LAPAROSCOPE EXHIBITED LOOSE ADHESIVE CONNECTION OF THE LIGHTGUIDE POST AND THE POST WAS DETACHED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23961491 ↗MalfunctionDec 30, 2025Loose or Intermittent Connection; Loose or Intermittent Connection
NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED FROM THE CUSTOMER.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23921551 ↗MalfunctionNov 3, 2025Loose or Intermittent Connection; Loose or Intermittent Connection
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE RIGID SCOPE´S NUT WAS LOOSE. THE ISSUE WAS FOUND DURING REPROCESSING. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23452821 ↗MalfunctionOct 15, 2025Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THE RIGID SCOPE EXPERIENCED DEVICE OPTICS ARE DEFECTIVE/BROKEN ISSUE DURING REPROCESSING. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23306009 ↗MalfunctionOct 15, 2025Break; Break
NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED FROM THE CUSTOMER.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23292305 ↗MalfunctionSep 19, 2025Break; Break
NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED FROM THE CUSTOMER.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23097143 ↗MalfunctionAug 19, 2025Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component
NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED FROM CUSTOMER.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22840934 ↗MalfunctionJun 5, 2025Break; Break
IT WAS OBSERVED THAT DURING THE DEVICE EVALUATION, THE SUBJECT DEVICE EXHIBITED THE EYEPIECE CAP WAS BROKEN. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22152612 ↗MalfunctionMay 19, 2025Crack; Crack
IT WAS OBSERVED THAT DURING THE DEVICE EVALUATION, THE SUBJECT DEVICE EXHIBITED A COMPONENT FAILURE OF THE EYEPIECE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22042097 ↗MalfunctionMar 28, 2025No Display/Image; No Display/Image
IT WAS REPORTED THE RIGID SCOPE PRESENTED NO IMAGE AS SOON AS THE OPTICS ARE CONNECTED. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21720765 ↗MalfunctionMar 21, 2025Crack; Crack
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE RIGID SCOPE HAD CRACKED LENS. THE ISSUE OCCURRED DURING REPROCESSING. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21664260 ↗MalfunctionMar 11, 2025Break; Break
IT WAS OBSERVED THAT DURING THE DEVICE EVALUATION, THE VIDEO SCOPE EXHIBITED LIGHT GUIDE BUNDLE BROKEN WIRE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21573149 ↗MalfunctionOct 9, 2024Connection Problem; Connection Problem
THE ISSUE OCCURRED DURING REPROCESSING.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20409220 ↗MalfunctionOct 4, 2024Break; Break
THE CUSTOMER REPORTED TO OLYMPUS, THE TELESCOPE HAD A LIGHT GUIDE CONNECTOR PART BREAK AND WAS STUCK INSIDE THE LIGHT GUIDE CABLE. THE BROKEN PART COULD NOT BE REMOVED. THE ISSUE WAS FOUND DURING MAINTENANCE. THERE WAS NO PROCEDURE INVOLVED AND THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT HARM.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20378694 ↗MalfunctionOct 4, 2024Material Separation; Material Separation
THE ISSUE OCCURRED DURING A THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURE THAT WAS COMPLETED WITH THE SAME DEVICE WITH NO DELAYS.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20371889 ↗MalfunctionSep 26, 2024Separation Failure; Separation Failure
IT WAS OBSERVED DURING THE DEVICE INSPECTION, THE TELESCOPE EXHIBITED THE LIGHT GUIDE CONNECTOR WAS STUCK IN THE LIGHT GUIDE ADAPTER. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20316911 ↗MalfunctionSep 25, 2024Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component
IT WAS REPORTED THE SUBJECT DEVICE EXHIBITED A LIGHT GUIDE CABLE CONNECTION FAILURE SERIAL NUMBER ENGRAVING CAN BE REMOVED. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT HARM.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20307189 ↗MalfunctionSep 23, 2024Break; Poor Quality Image; Break; Poor Quality Image
THE REPORTED EVENT OCCURRED DURING REPROCESSING. THERE WAS NO DELAY REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20278460 ↗MalfunctionSep 18, 2024Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component
DURING THE DEVICE EVALUATION, THE RIGID OPTICAL LAPAROSCOPE WAS DAMAGED BEYOND REPAIR DUE TO PARTS BROKEN OFF. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20248609 ↗MalfunctionAug 7, 2024Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE RIDGED SCOPE EYEPIECE DAMAGE (COMES OFF). THE ISSUE OCCURRED DURING AN UNKNOWN EVENT. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT HARM.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19925528 ↗MalfunctionJul 24, 2024Component Missing; Component Missing
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE RIGID OPTICAL LAPAROSCOPE'S LENS ADAPTOR WAS MISSING FROM THE SIDE OF THE LENS. THE ISSUE OCCURRED DURING PREPARATION FOR USE. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT HARM.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19816961 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.