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ECTRA 4144Recalls & reported problems

Smith & Nephew, Inc. · ECTRA II CARPAL LIGAMENT SYSTEM, DIRECT-VIEW, 4.0 MM, 30 DEGREE, 100 DEGREE WORKING LENGTH, SAME SIDE CANNULA CONNECTION · Class 2

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

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

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 03596010122612), received between May 8, 2020 and May 8, 2020 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Poor Quality Image” (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

  • Poor Quality Image1

Patient problems

  • No Patient Involvement1

Recent adverse event reports

The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionMay 8, 2020Poor Quality Image; Poor Quality Image

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE ENDOSCOPE WAS CLOUDY IN THE INSIDE. NO CASE INVOLVED. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SHOULD BECOME AVAILABLE, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY.

    Patient problems: No Patient Involvement

    MAUDE report 10038737 ↗

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