GlideScope® Video CableRecalls & reported problems
Verathon Medical (Canada) ULC · GlideScope® Video Cable · Class 1
- Adverse event reports
- 2
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00879123003201), received between Sep 10, 2024 and Jun 24, 2025 — classified as 2 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Erratic or Intermittent Display” (2 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. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Erratic or Intermittent Display2
- Display or Visual Feedback Problem1
- Poor Quality Image1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2
Recent adverse event reports
The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionJun 24, 2025Erratic or Intermittent Display; Display or Visual Feedback Problem; Poor Quality Image; Erratic or Intermittent Display; Display or Visual Feedback Problem; Poor Quality Image
A CUSTOMER REPORTED WHILE USING A GLIDESCOPE TITANIUM VIDEO CABLE DURING A PATIENT PROCEDURE, THE IMAGE DISPLAYED ON THE CONNECTED GLIDESCOPE VIDEO MONITOR TURNED GREEN AND BECAME STATIC WHEN THE CABLE WAS MOVED. NO DELAY IN THE PROCEDURE, USE OF A BACKUP DEVICE, OR HARM TO THE PATIENT WAS REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22321028 ↗MalfunctionSep 10, 2024Erratic or Intermittent Display; Erratic or Intermittent Display
A FACILITY REPORTED WHILE USING A GLIDESCOPE TITANIUM VIDEO CABLE DURING A PATIENT INTUBATION, THE VIDEO DISPLAY WENT BLANK. THE PROCEDURE WAS ABLE TO BE COMPLETED WITH MANUAL/DIRECT INTUBATION. NO DELAY IN THE PROCEDURE OR HARM TO THE PATIENT WAS REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20182301 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.