NA 72202958SRecalls & reported problems
Smith & Nephew, Inc. · VIDEOARTHROSCOPE AUTOCLAVABLE, HIGH DEFINITION 560H ONLY, 4.0 MM OUTER DIAMETER X 70 DEGREE DIRECTION OF VIEW, 115 DEGREE FIELD OF VIEW, 160 MM WORKING LENGTH, J-LOCK CANNULA CONNECTION SERVICE · Class 2
- 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 00885554023343), received between Oct 26, 2017 and Mar 24, 2021 — classified as 2 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Crack” (1 report).
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
- Crack1
- Material Deformation1
- No Display/Image1
- Temperature Problem1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient1
Recent adverse event reports
The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionMar 24, 2021Crack; No Display/Image; Material Deformation; Crack; No Display/Image; Material Deformation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE VAS HD, AC, 4MM X 70 DEG SCOPE HAD NO IMAGE. NO CASE REPORTED; THEREFORE, THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. RESULTS OF INVESTIGATION HAVE CONCLUDED THAT THIS UNIT HAD CHIPPED DISTAL LENS WHICH MAKES IT A REPORTABLE EVENT. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SHOULD BECOME AVAILABLE, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 11560549 ↗MalfunctionOct 26, 2017Temperature Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DEVICE GOT HOT AROUND THE LIGHT POST. THERE WAS NO DELAY OR PATIENT INJURY REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 6978961 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.