Olympus WA96206ARecalls & reported problems
OLYMPUS Winter & Ibe GmbH · Telescope, 4 mm, 70°, connector for light guide on top, 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 04042761070089), received between Apr 4, 2024 and Aug 14, 2025 — 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
- Material Fragmentation1
- Poor Quality Image1
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.
MalfunctionAug 14, 2025Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SUBJECT DEVICE HAD A BROKEN ROD LENS. THE ISSUE OCCURRED DURING AN UNSPECIFIED PROCEDURE. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22805793 ↗MalfunctionMar 18, 2025Material Fragmentation; Material Fragmentation
IT WAS OBSERVED THAT DURING THE DEVICE EVALUATION, THE RIGID SCOPE EXHIBITED CHIPPED LENS. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21632322 ↗MalfunctionMay 17, 2024Break; Break
IT WAS OBSERVED THAT DURING THE DEVICE INSPECTION, THE LIGHT GUIDE LENS ON THE RIGID RHINOSCOPE EXHIBITED MISALIGNED GLASS AND WAS DAMAGED. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19341078 ↗MalfunctionApr 4, 2024Break; Poor Quality Image; Break; Poor Quality Image
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE RIGID RHINOSCOPE HAD BROKEN LENSES AND A BLURRY IMAGE. THE EVENT WAS FOUND DURING THE RECEIPT INSPECTION. THE PROCEDURE PERFORMED WAS DIAGNOSTIC (DIAGNOSIS IN THE NOSE). THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED USING A SIMILAR DEVICE. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT HARM.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19041744 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.