A proposed Canadian class action has been commenced alleging that certain endoscope devices may expose patients to serious and potentially life-threatening infections.
On April 13, 2026, Siskinds LLP’s Québec affiliate, Siskinds Desmeules, filed an application before the Superior Court of Quebec seeking authorization to institute a class proceeding on behalf of Canadians who suffered complications following endoscopy procedures involving products of the medical device manufacturer Olympus.
The claim alleges that certain widely used endoscope devices—medical tools designed to view, diagnose, and treat conditions inside the body—contain safety defects and put patients at high risk of infections, all of which were inadequately disclosed to Canadians and their doctors.
