GlideScope® Video Baton 2.0 Large (3-4)Recalls & reported problems
Verathon Medical (Canada) ULC · GlideScope® Video Baton 2.0 Large (3-4) · Class 1
All models of GlideScope (36)
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 5
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 5 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00879123006561), received between Nov 14, 2023 and Apr 7, 2026 — classified as 5 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Erratic or Intermittent Display” (5 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.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Erratic or Intermittent Display5
- Display or Visual Feedback Problem4
- Poor Quality Image2
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions5
Recent adverse event reports
The 5 most recent of 5 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionApr 7, 2026Erratic or Intermittent Display; Display or Visual Feedback Problem; Poor Quality Image
THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT DURING A PATIENT PROCEDURE, USING A GLIDESCOPE VIDEO BATON 2.0 LARGE, THE IMAGE ON THE CONNECTED GLIDESCOPE CORE 15-INCH MONITOR WAS FREEZING AND DISPLAYING MULTI-COLORED HORIZONTAL LINES. NO DELAY IN THE PROCEDURE, USE OF A BACKUP DEVICE, OR HARM TO THE PATIENT WAS REPORTED. FOLLOWING THE CUSTOMER'S TROUBLESHOOTING OF THE SYSTEM, THE ISSUE WAS ISOLATED TO THE VIDEO BATON.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24810826 ↗MalfunctionMar 10, 2026Erratic or Intermittent Display; Display or Visual Feedback Problem
A CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT DURING A PATIENT PROCEDURE, USING A GLIDESCOPE VIDEO BATON 2.0 LARGE, THE VIDEO ON THE CONNECTED GLIDESCOPE CORE 10-INCH MONITOR INTERMITTENTLY FAILS, DISPLAYING A DISCONNECTED MESSAGE BEFORE RETURNING WITH A SPLIT, FUZZY IMAGE. THE CUSTOMER FURTHER REPORTED THAT IT IS NECESSARY TO WIGGLE OR APPLY PRESSURE TO THE GLIDESCOPE CORE SMART CABLE DURING USE TO RESTORE THE VIDEO DISPLAY. 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 24560390 ↗MalfunctionNov 25, 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 VIDEO BATON 2.0 LARGE, THE IMAGE ON THE CONNECTED GLIDESCOPE CORE 10-INCH MONITOR GLITCHED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE INTUBATION. THE CUSTOMER ISOLATED THE ISSUE TO THE VIDEO BATON. FOLLOW-UP COMMUNICATION FROM THE CUSTOMER CONFIRMED THAT THE REPORTED IMAGE ISSUE INCLUDED THE IMAGE INTERMITTENTLY CUTTING OUT AND PRODUCING HORIZONTAL LINES. 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 23647232 ↗MalfunctionJan 2, 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 VIDEO BATON 2.0 LARGE, THE IMAGE WAS PIXELATED, GRAINY, AND CUT OUT COMPLETELY WHEN THE VIDEO BATON WAS INSERTED INTO THE PATIENT. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED USING A DIFFERENT GLIDESCOPE SYSTEM 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 18426257 ↗MalfunctionNov 14, 2023Erratic or Intermittent Display; Erratic or Intermittent Display
A CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT DURING A PATIENT PROCEDURE, USING A GLIDESCOPE VIDEO BATON 2.0 LARGE, THE IMAGE WAS CUTTING OUT INTERMITTENTLY. 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 18131651 ↗
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Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 18, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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