GlideScope® Video Baton QC LargeRecalls & reported problems
Verathon Medical (Canada) ULC · GlideScope® Video Baton QC Large · Class 1
- 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 00879123007797), received between Aug 13, 2024 and Apr 29, 2025 — classified as 5 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Display or Visual Feedback Problem” (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. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Display or Visual Feedback Problem5
- Erratic or Intermittent Display3
- Poor Quality Image2
- Crack1
- Loose or Intermittent Connection1
- No Display/Image1
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 29, 2025Erratic or Intermittent Display; Display or Visual Feedback Problem; Loose or Intermittent Connection; Erratic or Intermittent Display; Display or Visual Feedback Problem; Loose or Intermittent Connection
A CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT DURING AN INTUBATION USING A GLIDESCOPE VIDEO BATON QUICKCONNECT LARGE, THE IMAGE WAS GOING IN AND OUT. FURTHERMORE, THE LIGHT FAILED TO ILLUMINATE CONSISTENTLY AND THE GLIDESCOPE CORE 2M QUICKCONNECT CABLE WAS NOT STAYING CONNECTED TO THE VIDEO BATON. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED USING A BACKUP DEVICE WHICH WAS MADE AVAILABLE IN AN UNSPECIFIED AMOUNT OF TIME. NO DELAY IN THE PROCEDURE OR HARM TO THE PATIENT WAS REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21928738 ↗MalfunctionJan 14, 2025Crack; Display or Visual Feedback Problem; Poor Quality Image; Crack; Display or Visual Feedback Problem; Poor Quality Image
A CUSTOMER REPORTED WHILE USING A GLIDESCOPE VIDEO BATON QUICKCONNECT LARGE DURING A PATIENT PROCEDURE, THERE WAS A CRACK IN THE MIDDLE OF THE CAMERA RESULTING IN A BIG, WHITE LINE AND USERS BEING UNABLE TO SEE. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED USING A BACKUP DEVICE WHICH WAS MADE AVAILABLE IN AN USPECIFIED AMOUNT OF TIME. NO DELAY IN THE PROCEDURE OR HARM TO THE PATIENT WAS REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21152256 ↗MalfunctionOct 15, 2024Erratic or Intermittent Display; Display or Visual Feedback Problem; Erratic or Intermittent Display; Display or Visual Feedback Problem
A CUSTOMER REPORTED WHILE USING A GLIDESCOPE VIDEO BATON QUICKCONNECT LARGE DURING A PATIENT PROCEDURE, THE LIGHT WAS FLASHING ON AND OFF AND INTERMITTENTLY DISPLAYING THE MESSAGE 'CAMERA NOT CONNECTED.' THE CUSTOMER TRIED SWAPPING THE VIDEO BATON FROM THE A PORT TO THE B PORT OF THE MONITOR BUT THE ISSUE PERSISTED. 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 20457999 ↗MalfunctionSep 10, 2024Erratic or Intermittent Display; Display or Visual Feedback Problem; Erratic or Intermittent Display; Display or Visual Feedback Problem
THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT DURING A PATIENT PROCEDURE, USING A GLIDESCOPE VIDEO BATON QUICKCONNECT LARGE, THE PICTURE ON THE CONNECTED GLIDESCOPE CORE 10-INCH MONITOR FREEZES WHEN THE GLIDESCOPE CORE QUICKCONNECT CABLE AND VIDEO BATON ARE 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 20182304 ↗MalfunctionAug 13, 2024No Display/Image; Display or Visual Feedback Problem; Poor Quality Image; No Display/Image; Display or Visual Feedback Problem; Poor Quality Image
THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT DURING A PATIENT PROCEDURE, USING A GLIDESCOPE VIDEO BATON QUICKCONNECT LARGE, THE LIGHT WAS DIM WHEN TURNED ON; HOWEVER, THE SCREEN WENT BLACK ONCE THE VIDEO BATON WAS INSERTED INTO THE PATIENT'S AIRWAY. 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 19973618 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.