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NOVADAQ and PINPOINT SC9134Recalls & reported problems

Novadaq Technologies Inc · Pinpoint Laparoscope - 10mm, Standard, 30 with Wolf and Storz adaptor · Class 2

All models of NOVADAQ and PINPOINT (5)

Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
7
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
2
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 7 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00858701006063), received between Sep 19, 2018 and Aug 26, 2022 — classified as 2 injuries, 5 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Poor Quality Image” (4 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. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 18, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Poor Quality Image4
  • Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem1
  • Display or Visual Feedback Problem1
  • Material Opacification1

Patient problems

  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient3
  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
  • No Code Available1
  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient1
  • No Information1

Recent adverse event reports

The 7 most recent of 7 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionAug 26, 2022Poor Quality Image; Poor Quality Image

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE IMAGE APPEARED BLURRY DURING A MEDICAL PROCEDURE. A REPLACEMENT DEVICE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE AND THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES AS A RESULT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 15306987 ↗
  • InjuryJan 15, 2020Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PROCEDURE WAS RESCHEDULED.

    Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

    MAUDE report 9593593 ↗
  • MalfunctionNov 14, 2018Poor Quality Image

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE LAPAROSCOPE WAS DELIVERING A FOGGY IMAGE DURING A MEDICAL PROCEDURE. A REPLACEMENT DEVICE WAS USED TO COMPLETED THE PROCEDURE.

    Patient problems: No Information

    MAUDE report 8072071 ↗
  • MalfunctionNov 2, 2018Material Opacification

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DEVICE WAS CLOUDY.

    Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

    MAUDE report 8033960 ↗
  • MalfunctionOct 1, 2018Poor Quality Image

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SCOPE SHOWED A POTENTIALLY DECREASED IMAGE OUTPUT TO AN UNKNOWN LEVEL. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY WITH NO MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR SURGICAL DELAY.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 7923317 ↗
  • InjurySep 25, 2018Poor Quality Image

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SCOPE SHOWED POOR IMAGE RESULTING IN CONVERSION TO OPEN PROCEDURE. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY.

    Patient problems: No Code Available

    MAUDE report 7907944 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 19, 2018Display or Visual Feedback Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SCOPE SHOWED A DECREASED IMAGE OUTPUT TO AN UNKNOWN LEVEL.

    Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

    MAUDE report 7890541 ↗

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