GlideScope® GlideScope® GoRecalls & reported problems
Verathon Medical (Canada) ULC · GlideScope® Go Monitor · Class 1
Quick summary
This Verathon GlideScope Go video laryngoscope monitor shows the airway while a breathing tube is placed. Most reports describe the screen flickering, going black or showing no image, and staff sometimes switching to a backup device mid-procedure. There are 35 reports, including 1 death and no reported injuries. No recalls name this device. Reports dropped from 11 in the prior 12 months to 1 in the last 12 months.
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- Adverse event reports
- 36
- Deaths reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 36 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00879123006189), received between Mar 23, 2022 and Sep 29, 2026 — classified as 1 death, 35 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Erratic or Intermittent Display” (27 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 Display27
- Display or Visual Feedback Problem24
- No Display/Image5
- Poor Quality Image5
- Power Problem4
- Intermittent Loss of Power2
- Failure to Power Up1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions34
- Insufficient Information2
- Low Oxygen Saturation1
- Swelling/ Edema1
Recent adverse event reports
The 25 most recent of 36 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionSep 29, 2026Erratic or Intermittent Display; Display or Visual Feedback Problem; Poor Quality Image
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50935589 ↗MalfunctionFeb 24, 2026Erratic or Intermittent Display; Display or Visual Feedback Problem
A CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT DURING A PATIENT PROCEDURE, THE DISPLAY ON THEIR GLIDESCOPE GO MONITOR STARTED FLICKERING AND THEN TURNED OFF. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED USING A BACKUP DEVICE WHICH WAS REPORTEDLY MADE AVAILABLE IN 30 MINUTES TO AN HOUR, DEPENDING ON IF THE USERS KNEW WHERE IT WAS LOCATED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24434536 ↗MalfunctionOct 21, 2025Erratic or Intermittent Display; Display or Visual Feedback Problem; Erratic or Intermittent Display; Display or Visual Feedback Problem
A CUSTOMER REPORTED THE SCREEN ON THEIR GLIDESCOPE GO MONITOR WENT BLACK DURING INTUBATION. THE WERE ABLE TO MANIPULATE THE BLADE CONNECTOR AND THE SCREEN WOULD FLICKER. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED USING A BACKUP GLIDESCOPE GO MONITOR WHICH WAS READILY AVAILABLE. NO DELAY IN THE PROCEDURE OR HARM TO THE PATIENT WAS REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23351316 ↗MalfunctionOct 21, 2025Erratic or Intermittent Display; Display or Visual Feedback Problem; Erratic or Intermittent Display; Display or Visual Feedback Problem
A CUSTOMER REPORTED THE SCREEN ON THEIR GLIDESCOPE GO MONITOR WENT BLACK DURING INTUBATION. THEY WERE ABLE TO MANIPULATE THE BLADE CONNECTOR AND THE SCREEN WOULD FLICKER. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED USING A BACKUP GLIDESCOPE GO MONITOR WHICH WAS READILY AVAILABLE. NO DELAY IN THE PROCEDURE OR HARM TO THE PATIENT WAS REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23349368 ↗DeathSep 2, 2025Failure to Power Up; Power Problem; Failure to Power Up; Power Problem
A CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT DURING AN EMERGENCY CARE PROCEDURE, THE CHARGING PORT ON A GLIDESCOPE GO MONITOR HAD BEEN PUSHED INWARD, RENDERING THE DEVICE UNABLE TO CHARGE OR STORE DATA. ACCORDING TO THE REPORT, THE PARAMEDIC WAS REQUIRED TO LOCATE AN ALTERNATE DEVICE, RESULTING IN AN UNSPECIFIED PROCEDURAL DELAY. THE CUSTOMER FURTHER INDICATED THAT A PATIENT DEATH OCCURRED IN CONNECTION WITH THE EVENT. HOWEVER, NO INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED REGARDING THE PATIENT'S MEDICAL HISTORY, PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS, CAUSE OF DEATH, OR WHETHER THE GLIDESCOPE GO MONITOR MALFUNCTION CAUSED OR CONTRIBUTED TO THE OUTCOME. AT THIS TIME, CAUSALITY IS UNKNOWN. VERATHON IS ACTIVELY FOLLOWING UP WITH THE CUSTOMER TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL DETAILS RELATED TO THE PATIENT, THE CLINICAL CONTEXT, AND THE SEQUENCE OF EVENTS. AS OF THIS REPORT, NO FURTHER INFORMATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 22946134 ↗MalfunctionAug 5, 2025Display or Visual Feedback Problem; Display or Visual Feedback Problem
A CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT DURING MULTIPLE USES OF A GLIDESCOPE GO VIDEO LARYNGOSCOPE, THE MONITOR INTERMITTENTLY DISPLAYED NO IMAGE OR A BLACK SCREEN. THE ISSUE WAS REPORTED TO HAVE OCCURRED DURING TWO SEPARATE EMERGENCY CALLS OVER THE PAST MONTH. THE CUSTOMER INDICATED THAT DURING THE FIRST EVENT, THE PATIENT PASSED AWAY. HOWEVER, THE CUSTOMER COULD NOT CONFIRM WHETHER THE REPORTED IMAGE ISSUE CONTRIBUTED TO THE OUTCOME. THE DATE OF THE EVENT WAS UNKNOWN, CUSTOMER REPORTED IT WAS "ONE MONTH BEFORE" THE SECOND EVENT. THE SUSPECT DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO VERATHON FOR EVALUATION.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22720806 ↗MalfunctionAug 5, 2025Display or Visual Feedback Problem; Display or Visual Feedback Problem
A CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT DURING MULTIPLE USES OF A GLIDESCOPE GO VIDEO LARYNGOSCOPE, THE MONITOR INTERMITTENTLY DISPLAYED NO IMAGE OR A BLACK SCREEN. THE ISSUE WAS REPORTED TO HAVE OCCURRED DURING TWO SEPARATE EMERGENCY CALLS OVER THE PAST MONTH. THE CUSTOMER INDICATED THAT DURING THE SECOND EVENT, THE PATIENT PASSED AWAY. HOWEVER, THE CUSTOMER COULD NOT CONFIRM WHETHER THE REPORTED IMAGE ISSUE CONTRIBUTED TO THE OUTCOME. THE SUSPECT DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO VERATHON FOR EVALUATION.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22720786 ↗MalfunctionJul 29, 2025Erratic or Intermittent Display; Display or Visual Feedback Problem; Erratic or Intermittent Display; Display or Visual Feedback Problem
WHILE TRYING TO INTUBATE A PATIENT WITH A GLIDESCOPE GO MONITOR, A CUSTOMER REPORTED THE SCREEN TURNED GREEN AND BLACK WHEN INSERTING THE CONNECTED BLADE INSIDE THE PATIENT'S MOUTH. IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED BY THE CUSTOMER, THAT THE BLADES EASILY DISCONNECTED FROM THE MONITOR; THEREFORE, THE UNSECURE CONNECTIONS RESULTED IN THE SCREEN TURNING GREEN AND BLACK. NO DELAY IN PROCEDURE, USE OF A BACKUP DEVICE, OR HARM TO THE PATIENT WAS REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22654131 ↗MalfunctionJul 22, 2025Erratic or Intermittent Display; Display or Visual Feedback Problem; Erratic or Intermittent Display; Display or Visual Feedback Problem
A CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT DURING A PATIENT PROCEDURE, USING A GLIDESCOPE GO MONITOR, THE SCREEN TURNED BLACK AND REQUIRED A RESTART TO TURN BACK ON. 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 22569698 ↗MalfunctionMay 6, 2025Erratic or Intermittent Display; Display or Visual Feedback Problem; Erratic or Intermittent Display; Display or Visual Feedback Problem
A CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT DURING AN EMERGENCY CARE PROCEDURE, USING A GLIDESCOPE GO MONITOR, THE SCREEN TURNED WHITE. NO DELAY IN THE PROCEDURE, USE OF A BACKUP DEVICE, OR HARM TO THE PATIENT WAS REPORTED. THE CUSTOMER WAS UNABLE TO CONFIRM THE EXACT DATE OF EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21969215 ↗MalfunctionMay 6, 2025Erratic or Intermittent Display; Display or Visual Feedback Problem; Erratic or Intermittent Display; Display or Visual Feedback Problem
A CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT DURING AN EMERGENCY CARE PROCEDURE, USING A GLIDESCOPE GO MONITOR, THE SCREEN TURNED WHITE. 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 21969212 ↗MalfunctionApr 23, 2025Erratic or Intermittent Display; Display or Visual Feedback Problem; Erratic or Intermittent Display; Display or Visual Feedback Problem
A CUSTOMER REPORTED WHILE USING A GLIDESCOPE GO MONITOR DURING A PATIENT PROCEDURE, THE LIGHT-EMITTING DIODE (LED) ON THE CONNECTED LARYNGOSCOPE WENT OUT, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF IMAGE FROM THE DARKNESS. 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 21893488 ↗MalfunctionJan 7, 2025Erratic or Intermittent Display; Display or Visual Feedback Problem; Erratic or Intermittent Display; Display or Visual Feedback Problem
A FACILITY REPORTED THAT DURING A PATIENT PROCEDURE, USING A GLIDESCOPE GO MONITOR, THE SCREEN WENT BLANK. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE LIGHT AT THE TIP OF THE CONNECTED LARYNGOSCOPE WENT OUT, BUT THE MONITOR KEPT RECORDING. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED VIA LARYNGEAL MASK AIRWAY (LMA) INSERTION, THEN INTUBATED ON SECOND ATTEMPT WITH A BACKUP DEVICE. NO DELAY IN THE PROCEDURE OR HARM TO THE PATIENT WAS REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21093987 ↗MalfunctionOct 29, 2024Erratic or Intermittent Display; Display or Visual Feedback Problem; Erratic or Intermittent Display; Display or Visual Feedback Problem
A CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT DURING A PATIENT PROCEDURE, USING A GLIDESCOPE GO MONITOR, THE LIGHT CUTS OUT INTERMITTENTLY WHEN THE ATTACHED LARYNGOSCOPE IS ROCKED BACK AND FORTH. 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 20560408 ↗MalfunctionSep 19, 2024Erratic or Intermittent Display; Display or Visual Feedback Problem; Erratic or Intermittent Display; Display or Visual Feedback Problem
A CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT DURING INTUBATION OF A PATIENT, USING A GLIDESCOPE GO MONITOR, THE SCREEN GOES OUT. FURTHERMORE, IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE MONITOR WAS NOT HOLDING A CHARGE AND THE CONNECTED GLIDESCOPE SPECTRUM SINGLE-USE BLADE DETACHES EASILY. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED USING A DIFFERENT GLIDESCOPE GO MONITOR WHICH WAS MADE AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY. NO DELAY IN THE PROCEDURE OR HARM TO THE PATIENT WAS REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20262266 ↗MalfunctionAug 13, 2024Erratic 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 THAT DURING A PATIENT PROCEDURE, USING A GLIDESCOPE GO MONITOR, THE SCREEN TURNS BRIGHT WHITE WITH NO VISUALIZATION. THEY REPORTED SWITCHING OUT THE BLADES AND ISOLATING THE ISSUE TO JUST THE GLIDESCOPE GO MONITOR. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED USING AN UNIDENTIFIED DEVICE WHICH WAS MADE AVAILABLE IN AN UNSPECIFIED TIME. NO DELAY IN THE PROCEDURE OR HARM TO THE PATIENT WAS REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19973599 ↗MalfunctionAug 13, 2024Erratic 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 THAT DURING INTUBATION OF A PATIENT, USING A GLIDESCOPE GO MONITOR, A WHITE SCREEN WAS DISPLAYED. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED USING AN UNIDENTIFIED DEVICE WHICH WAS MADE AVAILABLE IN AN UNSPECIFIED TIME. NO DELAY IN THE PROCEDURE OR HARM TO THE PATIENT WAS REPORTED. FOLLOWING THIS EVENT, IT WAS REPORTED THAT WHEN ATTEMPTING TO POWER ON THE MONITOR, IT WOULD IMMEDIATELY TURN BACK OFF WITHOUT SHOWING A VIDEO. WHEN THEY WERE ABLE TO POWER THE MONITOR ON, THE BATTERY INDICATED IT WAS FULLY CHARGED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19973596 ↗MalfunctionJun 21, 2024Erratic or Intermittent Display; Display or Visual Feedback Problem; Erratic or Intermittent Display; Display or Visual Feedback Problem
A CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT DURING A PATIENT PROCEDURE, USING A GLIDESCOPE GO MONITOR, THE IMAGE WAS CUTTING IN AND OUT. FOLLOWING THE REPORTED INCIDENT, THE FACILITY'S BIOMEDICAL DEPARTMENT WAS UNABLE TO REPLICATE THE REPORTED ISSUE AND RETURNED THE MONITOR INTO SERVICE. 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 19590260 ↗MalfunctionJun 11, 2024Erratic 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 THAT DURING A PATIENT PROCEDURE, USING A GLIDESCOPE GO MONITOR, THE SCREEN TURNS WHITE AND IS BLANK INTERMITTENTLY AFTER THE BLADE IS ATTACHED. THE PROCEDURE WAS ABLE TO BE COMPLETED WITHOUT USING A BACKUP DEVICE AFTER THE DOCTOR TAPPED ON IT AND IT CAME BACK ON. NO DELAY IN THE PROCEDURE OR HARM TO THE PATIENT WAS REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19511479 ↗MalfunctionJun 11, 2024No Display/Image; Display or Visual Feedback Problem; No Display/Image; Display or Visual Feedback Problem
A CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT DURING A PATIENT PROCEDURE, USING A GLIDESCOPE GO MONITOR, THE SCREEN WAS COMPLETELY WHITE WHEN ATTEMPTING TO INTUBATE. THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THEY REPLACED THE ATTACHED LARYNGOSCOPE BUT IT DID NOT RESOLVE THE ISSUE. 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 19511476 ↗MalfunctionApr 23, 2024Erratic or Intermittent Display; Display or Visual Feedback Problem; Erratic or Intermittent Display; Display or Visual Feedback Problem
DURING A PATIENT PROCEDURE, THE CUSTOMER REPORTED EXPERIENCING THE SCREEN INTERMITTENTLY TURNING ON AND OFF (LOSS OF IMAGE) WHILE USING THE GLIDESCOPE GO MONITOR. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF DELAY IN PROCEDURE, USE OF A BACKUP DEVICE, OR HARM TO THE PATIENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19164540 ↗MalfunctionOct 10, 2023Erratic or Intermittent Display; Display or Visual Feedback Problem; Erratic or Intermittent Display; Display or Visual Feedback Problem
A CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT DURING AN EMERGENCY CARE PROCEDURE, USING A GLIDESCOPE GO MONITOR, THE SCREEN WAS DISCONNECTING FROM THE GLIDESCOPE SPECTRUM SINGLE-USE LOPRO S3 LARYNGOSCOPE AND THE VIDEO CONNECTION WAS LOST. 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 17906178 ↗MalfunctionOct 10, 2023Erratic or Intermittent Display; Display or Visual Feedback Problem; Erratic or Intermittent Display; Display or Visual Feedback Problem
A CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT DURING AN EMERGENCY CARE PROCEDURE, USING A GLIDESCOPE GO MONITOR, THE SCREEN WAS DISCONNECTING FROM THE GLIDESCOPE SPECTRUM SINGLE-USE LOPRO S3 LARYNGOSCOPE AND THE VIDEO CONNECTION WAS LOST. 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 17906175 ↗MalfunctionMay 23, 2023Power Problem; Intermittent Loss of Power; Power Problem; Intermittent Loss of Power
A CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT DURING AN EMERGENT PATIENT PROCEDURE, USING A GLIDESCOPE GO MONITOR, THE MONITOR WOULD REPEATEDLY SHUT DOWN .THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED USING A DIFFERENT GLIDESCOPE SYSTEM WHICH WAS MADE AVAILABLE IN LESS THAN TWO (2) MINUTES. NO HARM TO THE PATIENT WAS REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 16987502 ↗MalfunctionMay 23, 2023Power Problem; Intermittent Loss of Power; Power Problem; Intermittent Loss of Power
A CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT DURING AN EMERGENT PATIENT PROCEDURE, USING A GLIDESCOPE GO MONITOR, THE MONITOR WOULD REPEATEDLY SHUT DOWN. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED USING A DIFFERENT GLIDESCOPE SYSTEM WHICH WAS MADE AVAILABLE IN LESS THAN TWO (2) MINUTES. NO HARM TO THE PATIENT WAS REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 16987501 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.