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NA 72202958Recalls & reported problems

Smith & Nephew, Inc. · VIDEOARTHROSCOPES 4.0 MM OUTER DIAMETER, 70 DEGREE DIRECTION OF VIEW, 115 DEGREE FIELD OF VIEW, 160 MM WORKING LENGTH, J-LOCK OPPOSITE, AUTOCLAVABLE · Class 2

Data updated Oct 13, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
4
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 4 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00885554018776), received between Aug 9, 2018 and Mar 8, 2022 — classified as 4 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (3 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.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Break3
  • Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available1
  • No Display/Image1
  • Optical Distortion1
  • Optical Obstruction1
  • Scratched Material1

Patient problems

  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient3
  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1

Recent adverse event reports

The 4 most recent of 4 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionMar 8, 2022Break; Optical Distortion; Optical Obstruction; Scratched Material; Break; Optical Distortion; Optical Obstruction; Scratched Material

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN ARTHROSCOPY PROCEDURE, THE LINE (MARKED IN RED CIRCLE) OF THE SCOPE BELLOW THE AUTOCLAVABLE WAS LOOSEN WHICH CAUSED BLURRY DEFINITION IN MONITOR. THE PROCEDURE WAS FINISHED WITH A DELAY GREATER THAN 30 MINUTES USING THE SAME DEVICE. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 13691564 ↗
  • MalfunctionApr 25, 2019Break; No Display/Image

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A PROCEDURE, THE DEVICE WAS FOUND BROKEN. IT DID NOT BREAK OFF IN THE PATIENT. HOWEVER, THEY CANNOT SEE ANYTHING; THEREFORE, NO IMAGE WAS FOUND. BACKUP DEVICE WAS AVAILABLE. NO DELAY NOR PATIENT INJURIES WERE REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

    MAUDE report 8552418 ↗
  • MalfunctionApr 25, 2019Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A PROCEDURE, THE DEVICE WAS FOUND BROKEN. BACKUP FROM SMITH AND NEPHEW WAS AVAILABLE. NO DELAY NOR PATIENT INJURIES WERE REPORTED. HOWEVER, THE PROCEDURE WAS CANCELLED.

    Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

    MAUDE report 8548936 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 9, 2018Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available

    IT WAS REPORTED A HIT BY SHAVER. NO PATIENT INJURY WAS REPORTED. BACK-UP DEVICE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

    Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

    MAUDE report 7768903 ↗

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