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NA 72200315FRecalls & reported problems

Smith & Nephew, Inc. · 19.5 MM HIGH DEFINITION ENDOCOUPLER, C-MOUNT, BLACK RING - 560H HEAD ONLY REFURBISHED · Class 1

Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

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 00885554024593), received between May 24, 2024 and Sep 8, 2024 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Optical Distortion” (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. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 16, 2026.

Reports received per month

Nov 2023: 0 reportsDec 2023: 0 reportsJan 2024: 0 reportsFeb 2024: 0 reportsMar 2024: 0 reportsApr 2024: 0 reportsMay 2024: 1 reportsJun 2024: 0 reportsJul 2024: 0 reportsAug 2024: 0 reportsSep 2024: 1 reportsOct 2024: 0 reportsNov 2024: 0 reportsDec 2024: 0 reportsJan 2025: 0 reportsFeb 2025: 0 reportsMar 2025: 0 reportsApr 2025: 0 reportsMay 2025: 0 reportsJun 2025: 0 reportsJul 2025: 0 reportsAug 2025: 0 reportsSep 2025: 0 reportsOct 2025: 0 reportsNov 2025: 0 reportsDec 2025: 0 reportsJan 2026: 0 reportsFeb 2026: 0 reportsMar 2026: 0 reportsApr 2026: 0 reportsMay 2026: 0 reportsJun 2026: 0 reportsJul 2026: 0 reportsAug 2026: 0 reportsSep 2026: 0 reportsOct 2026: 0 reports2024202520261
Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Optical Distortion1
  • Separation Failure1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2

Recent adverse event reports

The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionSep 8, 2024Separation Failure; Separation Failure

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A PROCEDURE, THE COUPLER WAS STUCK WITH THE CAMERA HEAD. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED USING THE SAME DEVICE. THERE WAS A DELAY GREATER THAN 30 MINUTES AND NO FURTHER COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 20166377 ↗
  • MalfunctionMay 24, 2024Optical Distortion; Optical Distortion

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT, DURING SURGERY, THE CAMERA COUPLER DISPLAYED A FLICKERING IMAGE. SURGERY WAS COMPLETED WITH THE SAME DEVICE. THERE WAS A DELAY GREATER THAN 30 MINUTES, AND NO FURTHER COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 19393374 ↗

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