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Medos International Sàrl · HD Arthroscope: Compatible with Storz Style 4.0mm, 30 DEGREES, 175mm · Class 2

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

Adverse event reports
9
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 9 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10886705026210), received between Nov 26, 2018 and Sep 10, 2020 — classified as 9 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Poor Quality Image” (7 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 16, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Poor Quality Image7
  • Break1
  • Display or Visual Feedback Problem1

Patient problems

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient9

Recent adverse event reports

The 9 most recent of 9 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionSep 10, 2020Display or Visual Feedback Problem; Display or Visual Feedback Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED FROM (B)(6) THAT THE ENDOSCOPE DEVICE WAS NOT WORKING. DURING IN-HOUSE ENGINEERING EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE IMAGE ON THE DEVICE WAS DARK WITH SHADOW. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 10516300 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 16, 2020Poor Quality Image; Poor Quality Image

    IT WAS REPORTED BY THE SALES REP VIA EMAIL THAT WHEN 2 OF THE ARTHSCP,4/175_30_JL/STORZ HUB ARRIVED HAD STAINS THAT COULD NOT BE REMOVED. NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCE AND NO SURGICAL DELAY WAS REPORTED. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 9836828 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 16, 2020Poor Quality Image; Poor Quality Image

    IT WAS REPORTED BY THE SALES REP VIA EMAIL THAT WHEN 2 OF THE ARTHSCP,4/17530JL/STORZ HUB ARRIVED HAD STAINS THAT COULD NOT BE REMOVED. NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCE AND NO SURGICAL DELAY WAS REPORTED. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 9836805 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 10, 2020Poor Quality Image; Poor Quality Image

    IT WAS REPORTED BY AFFILIATE VIA EMAIL THAT UPON RECEIVING THE ARTHSCP,4/175_30_JL/STORZ HUB A SPOT WAS DETECTED, IT WAS CLEANED WITH NO SUCCESS. NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCES OR SURGICAL DELAY REPORTED. THE DEVICE IS AVAILABLE TO BE RETURNED FOR EVALUATION.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 9814163 ↗
  • MalfunctionFeb 20, 2020Poor Quality Image; Poor Quality Image

    IT WAS REPORTED BY THE SALES REP VIA EMAIL THAT DURING TESTING THE ARTHSCP,4/175_30_JL/STORZ HUB DIDN'T HAVE GOOD VISIBILITY DUE TO A ROUNDED NOTCH IN THE DISTAL EYE OF THE OPTIC. IN REGARDS TO THE IMGMGMNT_PHOTOVIDEO SYSTEM IT WAS ON FOR MORE THAN 3HRS, WITHOUT LOADING THE HOME SCREEN, THE UNIT WAS REPEATEDLY RESTARTED, DISCONNECTED AND RECONNECTED SEVERAL TIMES. NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCE AND NO SURGICAL DELAY WAS REPORTED. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 9733496 ↗
  • MalfunctionJan 6, 2020Poor Quality Image; Poor Quality Image

    IT WAS REPORTED BY THE AFFILIATE VIA EMAIL THAT DURING AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE THE ARTHSCP, 4/175_30_JL/STORZ HUB HAD VISION PROBLEMS. NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCE AND NO SURGICAL DELAY WAS REPORTED. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 9555387 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 19, 2019Poor Quality Image; Poor Quality Image

    IT WAS REPORTED BY THE AFFILIATE VIA PHONE THAT THE ARTHSCOP HUB LENS IS NOT WORKING WELL AND THE VISION IS NOT CLEAR.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 8907329 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 26, 2019Poor Quality Image; Poor Quality Image

    IT WAS REPORTED BY THE AFFILIATE VIA EMAIL THAT PRIOR TO A KNEE ARTHROSCOPY PROCEDURE THE ARTHROSCOPE 4.0MM, 30 DEG, 175MM (STORZ STYLE) LENS WAS BLURRED AND THE VISION WAS NOT CLEAR. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER SCOPE WITH NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCES OR SURGICAL DELAY TO THE CASE.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 8735606 ↗
  • MalfunctionNov 26, 2018Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED BY THE AFFILIATE IN THE (B)(6) THAT THE ARTHSCP,4/175_30_JL/STORZ HUB WAS BROKEN. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF THE DEVICE WAS USED IN SURGERY, OR IF THERE WAS PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF THERE WERE ANY DELAYS IN A SURGICAL PROCEDURE OR IF A SPARE DEVICE WAS AVAILABLE. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF THERE WERE ANY INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SHOULD BECOME AVAILABLE, A SUPPLEMENTAL MEDWATCH REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 8101838 ↗

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