FMS 281113Recalls & reported problems
Medos International Sàrl · FMS Gravity Tubing · Class 2
All models of FMS (39)
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 3
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10886705015856), received between Dec 20, 2017 and Aug 27, 2018 — classified as 3 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device Displays Incorrect Message” (1 report).
2 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K954465); they may or may not involve this specific model.
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
- Device Displays Incorrect Message1
- Filling Problem1
- Fluid/Blood Leak1
- Increase in Pressure1
- Overfill1
- Pressure Problem1
Patient problems
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient3
Recent adverse event reports
The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionAug 27, 2018Fluid/Blood Leak; Fluid/Blood Leak
THE SALES REP REPORTED VIA PHONE THAT THE CUSTOMER'S 1113 GRAVITY TUBE SET WAS LEAKING WHERE THE BULB AND TUBE CONNECT PRIOR TO A SHOULDER SCOPE. THE CASE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER LIKE DEVICE. THERE WERE NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCES OR DELAYS. THE DEVICE IS BEING RETURNED.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 7816662 ↗MalfunctionMar 23, 2018Pressure Problem; Increase in Pressure; Device Displays Incorrect Message; Pressure Problem
WHEN FILLING THE PRESSURE CHAMBER FMS VUE 2 DID NOT STOP. PRESSURE INCREASED UNTIL HIGH PRESSURE ALARM WAS CAUSED. SALES REP TESTED TUBE SYSTEM WITH DIFFERENT FMS PUMP AND IT WORKED FINE.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 7366279 ↗MalfunctionDec 20, 2017Filling Problem; Overfill; Filling Problem; Overfill
FILL CHAMBER OVERFILLED KNEE SCOPE. NO DELAY. NO PATIENT HARM. USED ANOTHER UNIT TO COMPLETE THE SURGERY. NEW UNIT TO (B)(6) IN BIOMED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED ON 2/15/2018: THERE WAS NO VISIBLE LOT NUMBER ON THE DEVICE DUE TO ITS AGE, ALSO THE DEVICE WAS DISCARDED BY THE ACCOUNT AND WILL NOT BE COMING BACK.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 7133068 ↗
Recalls under the same FDA submission
These recalls involve devices cleared under K954465. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.
- Z-0658-2016 · Nov 20, 2015 · TerminatedFMS 3.5mm Ultra-Aggressive Cutter Shaver Blades; Product Code: 287325 Intended to provide controlled cutting, shaving, and abrading of tissue during orthopedic procedures.
- Z-0192-2014 · Aug 29, 2013 · TerminatedDePuy Mitek FMS Outflow Tubing with One-Way valve Product Code:284649 Product Usage: The Intermediary Tubing for FMS Fluid Management Systems connects the Inflow Tubing to the ar
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- FMS VUE 284002Depuy Mitek, LLC · ARTHROSCOPE829 reports
- MITEK 242018Medos International Sàrl · Arthroscope731 reports
- METRx® System 9560100Medtronic Sofamor Danek, Inc. · Arthroscope667 reports
- FMS VUE II 284004Medos International Sàrl · Arthroscope562 reports
- VAPR COOLPULSE 228146Depuy Mitek, LLC · ARTHROSCOPE474 reports
- FMS DUO 284580Depuy Mitek, LLC · ARTHROSCOPE458 reports
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 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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