Telescope 70 4 Mm: medical device reports filed with FDA

216 reports name it, 2022–2026. Manufacturer given most often on reports: Olympus Winter & Ibe. Product code HIH.

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216
device reports naming the brand: 0% of all MAUDE reports · about 60 a year; 66
reports, 12 months to August 2026: 55 in the 12 months before; 100%
classified as malfunction: 79.8% across the product code; 0%
classified as death, as reported: 0 reports · not verified by FDA

FDA's MAUDE database holds 216 reports that name the brand "Telescope 70 4 Mm" (rigid endoscope telescope), received between December 2022 and May 2026; the manufacturer given most often on reports is Olympus Winter & Ibe. Spellings of one product vary from report to report.

66 reports arrived in the 12 months to August 2026, up 20% from 55 in the 12 months before. FDA releases MAUDE data monthly; reports can arrive months after an event, so the newest months grow in later releases. The event types recorded are malfunction (100%); across all hysteroscope (and accessories) reports (product code HIH) death is recorded in 0.5% and malfunction in 79.8%. Event type is the reporter's classification of the report, not a verified outcome.

The device problems coded most often are break (44.9%), detachment of device or device component (23.6%) and loose or intermittent connection (10.2%). FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data."

Reports by month, five years

Reports by the month FDA received them. FDA releases MAUDE data monthly; reports can arrive months after an event, so the newest months grow in later releases.

By year received

Event type and report source

Event type, as classified on the report

Death0%0

Injury0%0

Malfunction100%216

Other0%0

Not given0%0

Who filed the report

Manufacturer report100%216

Voluntary report0%0

User facility report0%0

Distributor report0%0

Not given0%0

Grey bar: all 8,602 reports carrying product code HIH. Event type is the filer's classification and is not verified by FDA.

Device problems coded

Device problem (FDA code)	Reports	Share	Share across product code
Breakthe device broke	97	44.9%	46.7%
Detachment of device or device componentpart of the device came off	51	23.6%	12%
Loose or intermittent connection	22	10.2%	1.7%
Crackthe device cracked	21	9.7%	2.9%
Unstable	7	3.2%	0.5%
Mechanical problema mechanical problem	6	2.8%	1.4%
No display/image	4	1.9%	0.3%
Poor quality image	4	1.9%	1.1%
Component missing	2	0.9%	1.1%
Disconnection	2	0.9%	0.1%
Fracturea broken bone	2	0.9%	1.3%
Material separation	2	0.9%	1.5%
Unintended movement	2	0.9%	0.2%
Connection problema connection problem	1	0.5%	0.1%
Defective component	1	0.5%	0.6%
Fitting problem	1	0.5%	0%
Material fragmentation	1	0.5%	3.1%
Material integrity problema problem with the device material	1	0.5%	1%
Material twisted/bent	1	0.5%	0.4%

FDA's device problem codes as entered on the report; one report can carry several. Generic codes such as "no apparent adverse event" are left out.

In context

Measure	Telescope 70 4 Mm	Product code HIH	All MAUDE reports
Reports	216	8,602	26,136,888
Share of that pool	—	2.5%	0%
Classified as death, per 1,000 reports	0	5	9
Classified as injury	0%	19.1%	36.2%
Classified as malfunction	100%	79.8%	62.3%
Filed by the manufacturer	100%	93.2%	94.9%

Shares are of reports, not of devices in use. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data."

Other brands with product code HIH

Brand	Reports	Latest 12 months	Classified as death
Inner sheath, for 26 Fr. outer sheath	2,002	533	0%
Resection sheath, 8 mm, for 8.5 mm/26 Fr. outer sheath, ABS	1,056	298	0%
Resection sheath, 24 Fr.	759	170	0.1%
TruClear	481	58	0.6%
Telescope 12 4 Mm	402	90	0%
Telescope 30 4 Mm	320	61	0%
Myosure Hysteroscopic Tissue Removal System	215	0	1.4%
Visera Hystero Videoscope	157	157	0%
Oes Hysterofiberscope	150	87	0%
Electrode, bipolar	203	104	0%
Fluent Fluid Management System	219	3	0%
Novasure	1,050	140	0.4%
High Definition Lcd Monitor	3,553	565	0%
Olympus	2,240	9	2.5%
Stryker	559	5	1.3%

Ordered by report count for navigation only. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data." FDA also states that "common products may have a higher number of adverse events due to the higher total number of people using the product."

Questions about Telescope 70 4 Mm reports

How many FDA reports name Telescope 70 4 Mm?

216 medical device reports in the openFDA MAUDE release of 28 Sep 2026, covering reports received through August 2026; 66 in the latest 12 months.

What kinds of events are reported?

malfunction (100%). "Event type" is how the report was classified when filed: death, injury, malfunction or other.

What device problems are coded?

break (44.9%), detachment of device or device component (23.6%), loose or intermittent connection (10.2%), crack (9.7%) and unstable (3.2%). These are FDA's device problem codes as entered on the report.

Who files these reports?

manufacturer reports (100%). Manufacturers and user facilities are required to report; voluntary reports come from health professionals and the public.

Do these reports show that Telescope 70 4 Mm was at fault?

No. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data." FDA adds that "a causal relationship cannot be established between product and reactions listed in a report."

How do I report a problem with a medical device?

Through FDA MedWatch (Form FDA 3500 for health professionals and consumers), or to the manufacturer. See the guide on how to report.

Where this comes from. Counts are built from the openFDA Device Adverse Event (MAUDE) bulk export released 28 Sep 2026, which holds reports FDA received through 31 Aug 2026. Brand, generic and manufacturer names are as written on the reports; product code names come from FDA's device classification. A report counts here when any device it lists carries this brand name after punctuation and capitalisation are normalised. No report narrative, lot number, patient detail or reporter identity is published. See the methodology and sources; FDA's record is authoritative, and corrections are handled within five working days.

Drug data (FAERS) through 30 Jun 2026; device data (MAUDE) through 31 Aug 2026. Not medical advice.