Olympus WA53010ARecalls & reported problems
OLYMPUS Winter & Ibe GmbH · Telescope, 10 mm, 45°, HD, quick lock, autoclavable · Class 2
- Adverse event reports
- 4
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 4 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 04042761052771), received between Mar 17, 2023 and Jan 16, 2026 — classified as 4 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (3 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
- Break3
- Detachment of Device or Device Component1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions4
Recent adverse event reports
The 4 most recent of 4 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionJan 16, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component
IT WAS OBSERVED THAT DURING THE DEVICE EVALUATION, THE RIGID OPTICAL LAPAROSCOPE HAD ADAPTER DETACHED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24092910 ↗MalfunctionAug 8, 2024Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED, THE TELESCOPE, 10 MM, 45°, HD, QUICK LOCK, AUTOCLAVABLE LIGHT GUIDE CONNECTION PART BROKE OFF. THE ISSUE OCCURRED DURING REPROCESSING. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT HARM.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19939492 ↗MalfunctionApr 26, 2024Break; Break
IT WAS OBSERVED DURING THE DEVICE INSPECTION, THAT THE RIGID OPTICAL LAPAROSCOPE'S EYEPIECE WAS CRACKED. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19192060 ↗MalfunctionMar 17, 2023Break; Break
THE CUSTOMER HIGH DEFINITION, QUICK LOCK AUTOCLAVABLE RIGID TELESCOPE WAS RETURNED TO THE OLYMPUS REPAIR CENTER FOR A REPORTED ¿THE LIGHT GUIDE CONNECTOR PART CANNOT BE REMOVED¿. THE CUSTOMER REPORTED EVENT WAS FOUND AT AN UNSPECIFIED EVENT. DURING THE OLYMPUS INSPECTION, A BROKEN OBJECTIVE COVERGLASS AT THE DISTAL END OF THE SCOPE WAS FOUND. NO DEATH OR INJURY AND NO IMPACT TO PATIENT OR OTHER HAS BEEN REPORTED TO OLYMPUS. NO FURTHER DETAILS REGARDING THE EVENT HAVE BEEN OBTAINED OR PROVIDED. THIS REPORT IS BEING SUBMITTED TO CAPTURE THE BROKEN OBJECTIVE LENS AT THE DISTAL END.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 16563059 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.