Last updated on May 28th, 2026
If you developed a serious infection after an endoscopy or ERCP procedure involving an Olympus scope, you may be eligible to file an Olympus endoscope lawsuit.
Endoscopes are reusable medical devices used to diagnose and treat conditions inside the body. Certain scopes manufactured by Olympus Corporation—including duodenoscopes used in ERCP procedures—have been linked to outbreaks of dangerous infections.
These devices contain small moving parts and intricate channels that can make them extremely difficult to fully clean and disinfect between patients.
Across the country, lawsuits allege that Olympus scopes were defectively designed in a way that allowed bacteria to remain inside the device—even after proper cleaning.
Patients exposed to contaminated scopes have developed serious infections, including:
The core issue in these lawsuits is whether safer designs were available and whether adequate warnings were provided to hospitals and patients. If a manufacturer fails to warn about known risks or designs a defective product, injured patients may have legal rights
ERCP (endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography) is a specialized endoscopic procedure used to treat conditions affecting the bile ducts, pancreas, and liver.
It commonly involves the use of a duodenoscope—one of the devices at the center of Olympus infection litigation.
You may be eligible to file an Olympus scope infection lawsuit if:
Not sure whether an Olympus device was used? We can obtain and review your medical records to find out. Contact our office for a free consultation where we can help evaluate your injury claim
Symptoms may appear days or even weeks after a procedure. Common signs include:
If you experienced these symptoms after an endoscopy, it’s worth having your case reviewed.
Compensation in an Olympus endoscope lawsuit may include:
Each case depends on the severity of infection and long-term impact.
We’re not a volume-based mass tort operation. When you hire us:
We’ve built our reputation on handling serious injury cases the right way.
Olympus infection lawsuits are subject to strict statutes of limitation. Waiting too long can prevent you from filing a claim.
If you suspect an infection may be linked to an endoscopy procedure, it’s important to act quickly. Contact us for a free consultation to discuss the timeline for your specific situation. Time is critical in product liability cases.
Free Olympus Endoscope Lawsuit Case Review
If you or a loved one developed an infection after an ERCP or endoscopy procedure, contact us today.
We’ll give you a straightforward assessment of your case and explain your options. There’s no cost to speak with us, and no fee unless we recover compensation for you.
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Most Olympus scope cases are filed as individual product liability lawsuits. Some may be coordinated through multidistrict litigation (MDL), but each case remains separate and is evaluated on its own facts.
Your medical records will typically identify the device used during your procedure. We can obtain and review those records for you at no cost during your initial consultation.
Infections linked to contaminated scopes can be severe and sometimes life-threatening, especially in cases involving antibiotic-resistant bacteria like CRE. Many patients require prolonged hospitalization and aggressive antibiotic treatment.
Value depends on the severity of infection, treatment required, long-term effects, and overall impact on your life. Our attorneys will evaluate your case and provide an estimate based on comparable settlements and verdicts.
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