Olympus WA51181SRecalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 04042761052658), received between May 7, 2018 and Aug 20, 2019 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Material Fragmentation” (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. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 16, 2026.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionAug 20, 2019Material Fragmentation; Detachment of Device or Device Component; Material Fragmentation; Detachment of Device or Device Component

  OLYMPUS WAS INFORMED THAT PRIOR TO CLEANING, AFTER AN UNSPECIFIED PROCEDURE, IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE SUCTION CONNECTOR OF THE VALVE TUBING WAS DAMAGED AND THAT A FRAGMENT HAD BROKEN OFF. IT IS UNKNOWN WHEN THIS DAMAGE OCCURRED AND WHETHER A FRAGMENT WAS POSSIBLY FLUSHED INTO THE PATIENT'S BODY CAVITY. NO FURTHER INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED AND THERE WAS NO REPORT ABOUT AN ADVERSE EVENT OR PATIENT INJURY.

  Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 8909682 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 7, 2018Break; Fracture; Material Fragmentation; Break; Fracture; Material Fragmentation

  OLYMPUS WAS INFORMED THAT DURING CLEANING, AFTER AN UNSPECIFIED THERAPEUTIC LAPAROSCOPIC PROCEDURE AT AN UNKNOWN DATE, IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE IRRIGATION CONNECTOR OF THE VALVE TUBING WAS DAMAGED. IT IS UNKNOWN WHEN THIS DAMAGE OCCURRED. HOWEVER, THE INTENDED PROCEDURE WAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED WITH THE SAME SET OF EQUIPMENT AND THERE WAS NO ADVERSE EVENT OR PATIENT INJURY.

  Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 7489680 ↗