Olympus ENDOEYE HD II Videoscope Image Discoloration Recall
Two Olympus ENDOEYE HD II Rigid Videoscope catalog numbers (WA50040A, WA50042A) have been recalled due to reports of pink or green image discoloration during use. The issue could require device exchange during surgery and potentially result in visual impacts or bleeding.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: FDA Class II medical device recall with potential for serious patient harm (mucosal injury or bleeding) if image discoloration occurs during a procedure. No actual illnesses or injuries have been reported; the hazard is theoretical but involves high-risk surgical procedures.
Plain-English summary
Olympus Corporation of the Americas has recalled two catalog numbers of the ENDOEYE HD II Rigid Videoscope (WA50040A and WA50042A) following reports of pink or green discoloration in the image displayed during surgical use.
If image discoloration occurs during a procedure, the device would need to be exchanged, potentially resulting in prolonged surgery. The visual impacts from the discoloration could potentially cause mucosal injury or bleeding.
A total of 1,418 units are affected by this recall: 561 units of catalog number WA50040A and 857 units of catalog number WA50042A. The devices are used with endoscopy and endoscopic surgery systems for procedures within thoracic, abdominal, and female reproductive cavities. The affected devices were distributed nationwide within the United States and worldwide.
The recalled product
- Product
- Olympus ENDOEYE HD II Rigid Videoscope Catalog Numbers: WA50040A, WA50042A -used with a video system center, light source, documentation equipment, monitor, hand instruments, electrosurgical unit, and other ancillary equipment for endoscopy and endoscopic surgery within the tho
- Manufacturer
- Olympus Corporation of the Americas
- Hazard
- image-discoloration
- bleeding-risk
- tissue-injury-risk
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Lot numbers (1)
- UDI-DI: WA50040A: 04042761074964 WA50042A: 04042761074971 All Serial Numbers
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
Related recalls
Same category
- CriticalMedline spinal anesthetic kits recalled for quality and efficacy concerns
FDA (Devices) · 2026-06-03
- SevereMedline Spinal Trays Recalled Due to Quality and Efficacy Concerns
FDA (Devices) · 2026-06-03
- SevereMedline Spinal Block Kits Recalled for Data Integrity and Efficacy Issues
FDA (Devices) · 2026-06-03
- HighMedline Medical Convenience Kit Recalled: Wrong Syringe Type Inside
FDA (Devices) · 2026-06-03
- SevereMedline spinal anesthesia kits recalled for bupivacaine quality issues
FDA (Devices) · 2026-06-03