NA 242056Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 16 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10886705028146), received between Jul 1, 2020 and Feb 26, 2026 — classified as 16 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Display or Visual Feedback Problem” (13 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

Recent adverse event reports

The 16 most recent of 16 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionFeb 26, 2026Display or Visual Feedback Problem; Material Deformation

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN UNSPECIFIED SURGICAL PROCEDURE IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE HD EPSCP,2.7,30,75,CW_STORZ DEVICE OPTICS WERE BENT SO THE IMAGE WAS BLURRY. THERE WAS NO DELAY IN THE PROCEDURE REPORTED. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24456428 ↗
• MalfunctionJun 9, 2025Display or Visual Feedback Problem; Display or Visual Feedback Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE IMAGE QUALITY ON THE HD EPSCP,2.7,30,75,CW_STORZ DEVICE WAS NOT CLEAR. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF THE DEVICE WAS USED IN SURGERY. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF THERE WERE ANY DELAYS IN A SURGICAL PROCEDURE OR IF A SPARE DEVICE WAS AVAILABLE. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. THE EXACT DATE OF THE EVENT WAS UNKNOWN. HOWEVER, IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE EVENT OCCURRED IN 2025. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 22168465 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 2, 2024Display or Visual Feedback Problem; Display or Visual Feedback Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED FROM JAPAN THAT DURING INSPECTION IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THERE WAS A BROWN STAIN AND DAMAGE TO THE TIP OF THE HD EPSCP,2.7,30,75,CW_STORZ SCOPE. IT WAS REPORTED THAT WHEN THE SCOPE WAS CONNECTED, THERE WERE UNNORMAL STAINS IN THE IMAGE. ALSO, BROWN STAIN AND DAMAGE WAS FOUND OF THE TIP OF SCOPE. IN ADDITION, THE PRINTER DID NOT WORK PROPERLY WHEN THE PRINTING OPERATION WAS INSPECTED. THE DEVICES WERE BRAND NEW AND WERE NOT USED FOR SURGERY. THERE WAS NO HARM TO THE PATIENT. NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 19027566 ↗
• MalfunctionOct 16, 2023Display or Visual Feedback Problem; Display or Visual Feedback Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED FROM THE SALES REP THAT THE HD EPSCP,2.7,30,75,CW_STORZ DEVICE WHEN LOOKING THROUGH THE SCOPE THE REPORTER SAW DOUBLE VISION. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THIS ISSUE WAS DISCOVERED PRIOR TO SURGERY. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES REPORTED. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 17938808 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 9, 2023Display or Visual Feedback Problem; Use of Device Problem; Display or Visual Feedback Problem; Use of Device Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED BY THE SALES REP IN SWITZERLAND THAT PREOPERATIVELY TO AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE HD ARTHROSCOPE/SINUSCOPE, EP, 2.7MM, 30 DEG, 75MM (STORZ STYLE) DEVICE DID NOT WORK ANYMORE. DURING IN-HOUSE ENGINEERING EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE HAD POOR IMAGE QUALITY. IT WAS UNKNOWN IF AND HOW THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES NOR SURGICAL DELAY REPORTED. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 16897836 ↗
• MalfunctionMar 30, 2023Display or Visual Feedback Problem; Display or Visual Feedback Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THROUGH IN-HOUSE DISTRIBUTION THAT DURING INSPECTION, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE HD ARTHROSCOPE/SINUSCOPE, EP, 2.7MM, 30 DEG, 75MM (STORZ STYLE) DEVICE WAS CLOUDY. THERE WAS NO PROCEDURE NOR PATIENT INVOLVEMENT REPORTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 16648545 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 7, 2022Display or Visual Feedback Problem; Display or Visual Feedback Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED BY THE SALES REP THAT DURING AN UNKNOWN SURGERY ON (B)(6) 2022, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE IMAGE ON THE HD EPSCP,2.7,30,75,CW_STORZ ENDOSCOPE DEVICE WAS BLURRY AND DARK. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES NOR SURGICAL DELAY REPORTED. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 14319912 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 4, 2022Display or Visual Feedback Problem; Display or Visual Feedback Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED BY THE SALES REP THAT THE HD EPSCP,2.7,30,75,CW_STORZ ENDOSCOPE DEVICE DID NOT PROVIDE A CLEAR PICTURE. ACCORDING TO THE REPORT, THE PICTURE WAS FUZZY. THE DEVICE WAS USED FOR VETERINARY PURPOSE. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 14000855 ↗
• MalfunctionFeb 3, 2022Display or Visual Feedback Problem; Display or Visual Feedback Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THROUGH IN-HOUSE DISTRIBUTION THAT THE HD EPSCP,2.7,30,75,CW_STORZ ENDOSCOPE DEVICE WAS CLOUDY. THERE WAS NO PROCEDURE NOR PATIENT INVOLVEMENT REPORTED. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 13446173 ↗
• MalfunctionDec 6, 2021Display or Visual Feedback Problem; Display or Visual Feedback Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED FROM IN-HOUSE DISTRIBUTION CENTER THAT THE HD EPSCP,2.7,30,75,CW_STORZ ENDOSCOPE DEVICE HAD CLOUDY LENS. THERE WAS NO PROCEDURE NOR PATIENT INVOLVEMENT REPORTED. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 12933379 ↗
• MalfunctionJul 28, 2021Break; Break

  IT WAS REPORTED BY SALES REP VIA EMAIL THAT THE HD EPSCP,2.7,30,75,CW_STORZ DEVICE WAS BROKEN WHEN TAKEN OUT OF OPTICS KIT. THE GLASS INSIDE THE SCOPE ITSELF WAS BROKEN AND VERY LITTLE LIGHT WAS COMING THROUGH. THERE WAS NO PROCEDURE NOR PATIENT INVOLVEMENT REPORTED. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 12238377 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 18, 2021Display or Visual Feedback Problem; Display or Visual Feedback Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT POST-OPERATIVELY TO AN UNKNOWN SURGERY ON (B)(6) 2021, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE HD ARTHROSCOPE/SINUSCOPE, EP, 2.7MM, 30 DEG, 75MM (STORZ STYLE) DEVICE HAD VARYING DEGREES OF CLOUDINESS. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES REPORTED. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 11841655 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 14, 2021Display or Visual Feedback Problem; Display or Visual Feedback Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED BY THE CUSTOMER THAT THE ENDOSCOPE DEVICE WAS CLOUDY. THERE WAS NO PROCEDURE NOR PATIENT INVOLVEMENT REPORTED. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 11663920 ↗
• MalfunctionFeb 22, 2021Crack; Crack

  IT WAS REPORTED BY THE SALES REP THAT DURING RETURN INSPECTION, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE HD EPSCP,2.7,30,75,CW_STORZ DEVICE HAD A CRACK ON THE TIP OF THE SCOPE. DURING IN-HOUSE ENGINEERING EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE DISTAL TIP ON THE DEVICE HAD DEPOSITS. THERE WAS NO PROCEDURE NOR PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 11361980 ↗
• MalfunctionJan 5, 2021Display or Visual Feedback Problem; Display or Visual Feedback Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED BY THE SALES REP THAT DURING RETURN INSPECTION, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE ENDOSCOPE DEVICE HAD CLOUDY LENS. THERE WAS NO PROCEDURE NOR PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 11118282 ↗
• MalfunctionJul 1, 2020Poor Quality Image; Poor Quality Image

  IT WAS REPORTED BY THE SALES REP THAT DURING INSPECTION OF THE HD ARTHROSCOPE/SINUSCOPE, EP, 2.7 MM, 30 DEG, 75 MM (STORZ STYLE) IT HAD NO VIEW THROUGH THE SCOPE. 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 THE SURGICAL PROCEDURE, OR IF A SPARE DEVICE WAS AVAILABLE FOR USE. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF ANY INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SHOULD BECOME AVAILABLE, A SUPPLEMENTAL MEDWATCH WILL BE SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

  MAUDE report 10219122 ↗