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
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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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 18, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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