Olympus WA52050ARecalls & reported problems
OLYMPUS Winter & Ibe GmbH · Class 2
- Adverse event reports
- 1
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 04042761077590), received between Aug 15, 2023 and Aug 15, 2023 — classified as 1 malfunction.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (1 report).
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.
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Break1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
Recent adverse event reports
The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionAug 15, 2023Break; Break
A USER FACILITY REPORTED TO OLYMPUS A PIECE OF METAL BROKE OFF THE UNIT ON MEDIASTINOSCOPE, 35°, 160 MM WORKING LENGTH, AUTOCLAVABLE. THE MALFUNCTION WAS FOUND DURING REPROCESSING. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT OR USER HARM ASSOCIATED WITH THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 17552177 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.