NA 72202087FRecalls & reported problems
Smith & Nephew, Inc. · DIRECT-VIEW ARTHROSCOPE AUTOCLAVABLE, 4.0 MM OUTER DIAMETER X 30 DEGREE DIRECTION OF VIEW, 115 DEGREE FIELD OF VIEW, 160 MM WORKING LENGTH, J-LOCK CANNULA CONNECTION REFURBISHED · Class 2
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 00885556572870), received between Sep 14, 2018 and Jun 7, 2019 — 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. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 16, 2026.
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Crack1
- No Display/Image1
- Unexpected Shutdown1
Patient problems
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient2
Recent adverse event reports
The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionJun 7, 2019Crack; Unexpected Shutdown; Crack; Unexpected Shutdown
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SCOPE LENS WAS CRACKED DURING A SHOULDER ARTHROSCOPY CAUSING A COMPLETELY LOSS OF IMAGE. A BACKUP DEVICE WAS AVAILABLE TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE WITH NO DELAY OR PATIENT INJURIES.
Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 8680720 ↗MalfunctionSep 14, 2018No Display/Image
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS NO IMAGE. NO PATIENT INJURY OR SIGNIFICANT DELAY WERE REPORTED. BACK UP WAS AVAILABLE.
Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 7878273 ↗
Other ARTHROSCOPE devices
- FMS 283512Medos International Sàrl · ARTHROSCOPE1,800 reports
- Arthrex® AR-6480Arthrex, Inc. · ARTHROSCOPE949 reports
- FMS VUE 284002Depuy Mitek, LLC · ARTHROSCOPE829 reports
- MITEK 242018Medos International Sàrl · Arthroscope731 reports
- METRx® System 9560100Medtronic Sofamor Danek, Inc. · Arthroscope667 reports
- FMS VUE II 284004Medos International Sàrl · Arthroscope562 reports
- VAPR COOLPULSE 228146Depuy Mitek, LLC · ARTHROSCOPE474 reports
- FMS DUO 284580Depuy Mitek, LLC · ARTHROSCOPE458 reports
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 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
How reports and recalls are matched · Editorial policy · Report an error on this page