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N/A 72205150Recalls & reported problems

Smith & Nephew, Inc. · 4KO VIDEARTHRSCP AC4X70 DEGREEX160MM RND · Class 2

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

Adverse event reports
3
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00885556736050), received between Nov 18, 2020 and May 11, 2021 — classified as 1 injury, 2 malfunctions.

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

  • Break1
  • Crack1
  • Misfocusing1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2
  • No Information1

Recent adverse event reports

The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionMay 11, 2021Crack; Crack

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE VIDEOARTHROSCOPE WAS CRACKED AT THE TIP OF THE SCOPE WHERE THE DISTAL LENS RESIDES. 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 11809474 ↗
  • MalfunctionFeb 8, 2021Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SCOPE HAD THE DISTAL GLASS BROKEN. NO CASE REPORTED; THEREFORE, THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. 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 11298895 ↗
  • InjuryNov 18, 2020Misfocusing; Misfocusing

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A PROCEDURE THE SCOPE WAS NOT FOCUSING. THERE WAS A CHANGE IN THE SURGICAL TECHNIQUE AND NO SIGNIFICANT DELAY OR FURTHER COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SHOULD BECOME AVAILABLE, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY.

    Patient problems: No Information

    MAUDE report 10863954 ↗

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