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1688 1688610122Recalls & reported problems

Stryker Corporation · Class 2

Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Quick summary

This Stryker 1688 laparoscopic camera is used in general and plastic surgery. The 47 reports mostly describe the camera going dark or showing poor, blurry, or foggy images during surgery, with some cases delayed or requiring the camera to be swapped out. No deaths and no injuries were reported. There are no recalls naming this device.

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Adverse event reports
60
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 60 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 07613327418996), received between Sep 16, 2019 and Sep 30, 2026 — classified as 1 injury, 59 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “No Display/Image” (25 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 18, 2026.

Reports received per month

Nov 2023: 1 reportsDec 2023: 0 reportsJan 2024: 0 reportsFeb 2024: 1 reportsMar 2024: 0 reportsApr 2024: 3 reportsMay 2024: 1 reportsJun 2024: 0 reportsJul 2024: 0 reportsAug 2024: 3 reportsSep 2024: 0 reportsOct 2024: 4 reportsNov 2024: 0 reportsDec 2024: 0 reportsJan 2025: 0 reportsFeb 2025: 1 reportsMar 2025: 1 reportsApr 2025: 1 reportsMay 2025: 1 reportsJun 2025: 1 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: 1 reportsApr 2026: 0 reportsMay 2026: 0 reportsJun 2026: 0 reportsJul 2026: 0 reportsAug 2026: 1 reportsSep 2026: 13 reportsOct 2026: 0 reports20242025202613
Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • No Display/Image25
  • Poor Quality Image24
  • Fogging5
  • Connection Problem4
  • Erratic or Intermittent Display3
  • Optical Problem3
  • Output Problem3
  • Activation Problem2

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions57
  • Insufficient Information13
  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient2
  • Superficial (First Degree) Burn1

Recent adverse event reports

The 25 most recent of 60 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionSep 30, 2026Poor Quality Image

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50952914 ↗
  • InjurySep 14, 2026Insufficient Device Problem Information

    It was reported that the coupler is damaged leaving the image off center. Therefore, there was partial image loss. It was also reported that the procedure was not completed.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50755594 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 11, 2026No Display/Image

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50741844 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 10, 2026Erratic or Intermittent Display

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50725018 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 10, 2026Erratic or Intermittent Display

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50725016 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 10, 2026Poor Quality Image

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50724011 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 9, 2026Poor Quality Image

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50701510 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 9, 2026No Display/Image

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50700926 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 9, 2026Erratic or Intermittent Display

    It was reported that there was a broken coupler, as the scopes will not center when attached. Therefore, there was partial image loss.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50681593 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 2, 2026No Display/Image

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50576499 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 2, 2026No Display/Image

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50576497 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 2, 2026Poor Quality Image

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50576146 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 1, 2026Poor Quality Image

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50549692 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 16, 2026Poor Quality Image

    It was reported that the camera is not displaying a quality image. The image quality issue was unspecified. Therefore, there was poor image quality.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50266021 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 3, 2026No Display/Image

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT WAS IN THE OPERATING ROOM, SEDATED ON THE OR TABLE, FOR A BOOKED LAPAROSCOPIC PROCEDURE. DURING THE MID-CASE, 1688 CAMERA 1688 WENT DARK, AND THE CAMERA TOWER DISPLAYED A CODE-05 ERROR. STAFF ATTEMPTED TO UNPLUG AND REPLUG THE CAMERA, AFTER WHICH IT POWERED ON BUT REMAINED IN WHITE BALANCE MODE WITH NO BUTTONS FUNCTIONING. THE CAMERA WAS REPLACED WITH A NEW UNIT, AND NO FURTHER ISSUES WERE NOTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24503022 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 25, 2025Poor Quality Image; Poor Quality Image

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS FLICKERING AND THE CASE WAS DELAYED BY 30 SECONDS. THERE WAS A FULL LOSS OF IMAGE FOR LESS THAN 30 SECONDS.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 22330683 ↗
  • MalfunctionMay 29, 2025No Display/Image; No Display/Image

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DEVICE SHUTS OFF WHEN THE SURGEON USES ELECTRIC CAUTERY DURING CASE.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 22105507 ↗
  • MalfunctionApr 17, 2025No Display/Image; No Display/Image

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS LOSS OF IMAGE.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 21855235 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 17, 2025No Display/Image; No Display/Image

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS LOSS OF IMAGE.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 21625917 ↗
  • MalfunctionFeb 24, 2025Poor Quality Image; Poor Quality Image

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS BLURRY IMAGE.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 21453597 ↗
  • MalfunctionOct 30, 2024Poor Quality Image; Poor Quality Image

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS BLURRY IMAGE.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 20569772 ↗
  • MalfunctionOct 30, 2024Poor Quality Image; Poor Quality Image

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS BLURRY IMAGE.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 20569700 ↗
  • MalfunctionOct 30, 2024Poor Quality Image; Connection Problem; Poor Quality Image; Connection Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS BLURRY IMAGE.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 20569600 ↗
  • MalfunctionOct 30, 2024Poor Quality Image; Connection Problem; Poor Quality Image; Connection Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS BLURRY IMAGE.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 20569530 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 23, 2024Poor Quality Image; Optical Problem; Poor Quality Image; Optical Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS POOR IMAGE QUALITY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 20052286 ↗

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