Olympus WA50082ARecalls & reported problems
OLYMPUS Winter & Ibe GmbH · Video telescope ENDOEYE 3D 10 mm, 30° · Class 2
Quick summary
This Olympus ENDOEYE 3D video telescope is the subject of 1,041 adverse event reports, which mention no deaths and 1 injury. Most reports describe poor image quality or no image at all, and some describe breakage, dents or intermittent display problems. No recalls name this device.
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- Adverse event reports
- 1,056
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1,056 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 04042761083492), received between Dec 28, 2022 and Sep 30, 2026 — classified as 1 injury, 1,055 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Poor Quality Image” (516 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
- Poor Quality Image516
- No Display/Image149
- Break119
- Communication or Transmission Problem91
- Dent in Material42
- Erratic or Intermittent Display39
- Output Problem33
- Scratched Material33
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1,055
- Insufficient Information3
Recent adverse event reports
The 25 most recent of 1,056 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionSep 30, 2026No Display/Image; Communication or Transmission Problem; Failure to Clean Adequately
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50954521 ↗MalfunctionSep 30, 2026Poor Quality Image
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50953691 ↗MalfunctionSep 30, 2026Poor Quality Image
The customer reported half black image involving an Olympus rigid video laparoscope. There was no patient injury reported.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50950451 ↗MalfunctionSep 30, 2026Poor Quality Image
The customer returned the rigid video laparoscope to the service center for evaluation related to a separate issue. During testing, the Field Service Engineer identified the device had flickering in image. There was no patient involvement.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50942025 ↗MalfunctionSep 29, 2026Break; Erratic or Intermittent Display; No Display/Image; Dent in Material
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50941147 ↗MalfunctionSep 29, 2026Poor Quality Image
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50941095 ↗MalfunctionSep 25, 2026Break; No Display/Image; Poor Quality Image
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50906066 ↗MalfunctionSep 24, 2026Poor Quality Image
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50889758 ↗MalfunctionSep 23, 2026No Display/Image
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50874065 ↗MalfunctionSep 22, 2026Communication or Transmission Problem; Failure to Clean Adequately
The customer returned the rigid video laparoscope, which is an Olympus asset with no reported complaint. During the evaluation of the device repair technician found visible foreign material at cover glass of the insertion section and scope communication error (E226). There was no patient involvement.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50852011 ↗MalfunctionSep 21, 2026Poor Quality Image; Output Problem
The customer returned the rigid video laparoscope, which is an Olympus asset with no reported complaint. During the evaluation of the device, not good light source and not good image were observed. There was no patient involvement.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50841747 ↗MalfunctionSep 11, 2026Break; Device Reprocessing Problem; Poor Quality Image
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50737275 ↗MalfunctionSep 11, 2026Connection Problem
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50735562 ↗MalfunctionSep 11, 2026Break; Erratic or Intermittent Display; No Display/Image; Poor Quality Image; Scratched Material; Sharp Edges
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50725236 ↗MalfunctionSep 10, 2026Contamination; Unexpected Shutdown
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50723013 ↗MalfunctionSep 9, 2026Dent in Material
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50702781 ↗MalfunctionSep 9, 2026Device Reprocessing Problem; Corroded; Erratic or Intermittent Display; No Display/Image; Poor Quality Image; Dent in Material
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50699301 ↗MalfunctionSep 9, 2026Poor Quality Image; Optical Problem
The customer reported left and right 3D images, one side was blurry and the other was sharp involving an Olympus rigid video laparoscope. There was no patient injury reported.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50682406 ↗MalfunctionSep 7, 2026Break; Poor Quality Image
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50641968 ↗MalfunctionSep 2, 2026Material Twisted/Bent
No additional information received from the customer.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50568825 ↗MalfunctionSep 2, 2026Poor Quality Image; Output Problem
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50555084 ↗MalfunctionAug 31, 2026Poor Quality Image
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50525631 ↗MalfunctionAug 28, 2026Poor Quality Image
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50507282 ↗MalfunctionAug 27, 2026Erratic or Intermittent Display
The customer reported the rigid video laparoscope had the image switches intermittently. During the initial evaluation of the device it was observed, Image not displayed and broken charged coupled device (R unit) were observed. No patient harm was reported.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50479166 ↗MalfunctionAug 27, 2026Break; Residue After Decontamination
During the initial evaluation of the rigid video laparoscope, it was found that the cover glass of the insertion section contained residual liquid and was cracked. There was no patient involvement.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50478436 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.