N/A 72205149Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 11 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00885556735954), received between Apr 8, 2021 and Feb 3, 2026 — classified as 2 injuries, 9 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Crack” (11 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. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 16, 2026.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 11 most recent of 11 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionFeb 3, 2026Break; Crack; Dent in Material; Material Integrity Problem; Material Twisted/Bent; Scratched Material

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT, DURING SURGERY, ONE (1) 4KO VIDEOARTHROSCOPE WAS CRACKED. THE PROCEDURE WAS RESUMED, WITH A DELAY GREATER THAN 30 MIN., USING A SIMILAR S+N BACK-UP PRODUCT. NO FURTHER COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24247172 ↗
• MalfunctionJun 9, 2021Crack; Crack

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A KNEE SCOPE, THE SCOPE LENS WAS CRACKED EXTERNALLY. THE PROCEDURE WAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED WITHOUT DELAY USING A BACK-UP DEVICE. NO PATIENT INJURY OR OTHER COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 11964924 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 29, 2021Crack; Crack

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A KNEE SCOPE, THE VIDEOARTHROSCOPE LENS WAS CRACKED EXTERNALLY, OUTSIDE OF THE PATIENT. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH A S+N BACK UP DEVICE. NO DELAY AND NO PATIENT INJURY OR OTHER COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 11905743 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 25, 2021Crack; Crack

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SCOPE LENS WAS CRACKED EXTERNALLY. THE INCIDENT OCCURRED BEFORE THE PROCEDURE. THERE WAS NO DELAY AND A BACKUP DEVICE WAS AVAILABLE TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE WITH NO COMPLICATIONS REPORTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 11875806 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 20, 2021Crack; Crack

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SCOPE WAS CRACKED DURING SET UP FOR AN UNSPECIFIED PROCEDURE. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH A SMITH AND NEPHEW BACK UP DEVICE. NO INJURIES, DELAYS OR OTHER COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED. RESULTS OF INVESTIGATION HAVE CONCLUDED THAT THIS UNIT HAD A CRACKED DISTAL LENSES WHICH MAKES IT A REPORTABLE EVENT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 11854872 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 18, 2021Crack; Crack

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT, DURING USE, THE SCOPE LENS WAS CRACKED EXTERNALLY. THE PROCEDURE WAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED WITHOUT DELAY USING A SMITH AND NEPHEW BACK UP DEVICE. NO PATIENT INJURY OR OTHER COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 11845400 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 14, 2021Crack; Crack

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SCOPE WAS CRACKED ON THE TIP OF THE LENS DURING SET UP FOR AN UNSPECIFIED PROCEDURE. THERE WAS A SMITH AND NEPHEW BACKUP DEVICE AVAILABLE. NO PATIENT INJURIES, DELAYS OR OTHER COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 11828834 ↗
• InjuryApr 27, 2021Crack; Crack

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A PROCEDURE, THE LENS OF THE SCOPE (4KO VIDEOARTHROSCOPE AC 4X30X160MM) WERE CRACKED EXTERNALLY. PROCEDURE FINISHED WITH S&N BACKUP DEVICE. NO SURGICAL DELAY OR COMPLICATIONS TO PATIENT REPORTED DUE THIS 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 11731725 ↗
• InjuryApr 27, 2021Crack; Crack

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A PROCEDURE, THE LENS OF THE SCOPE (4KO VIDEOARTHROSCOPE AC 4X30X160MM) WERE CRACKED EXTERNALLY. PROCEDURE FINISHED WITH S&N BACKUP DEVICE. NO SURGICAL DELAY OR COMPLICATIONS TO PATIENT REPORTED DUE THIS 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 11731722 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 8, 2021Crack; Optical Obstruction; Crack; Optical Obstruction

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SCOPE LENS WAS CRACKED SO PICTURE WAS BLURRED DURING AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH A SMITH AND NEPHEW BACK UP DEVICE. NO PATIENT INJURY, DELAYS OR OTHER COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED. RESULTS OF INVESTIGATION HAVE CONCLUDED THAT THIS UNIT HAD A CRACKED 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 11637825 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 8, 2021Crack; Optical Obstruction; Crack; Optical Obstruction

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SCOPE WAS BLURRY. INCIDENT OCCURRED DURING AN INSPECTION, THEREFORE, THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. RESULTS OF INVESTIGATION HAVE CONCLUDED THAT THIS UNIT HAD A CRACKED 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 11637791 ↗