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NA 242401Recalls & reported problems

Medos International Sàrl · Camera Head, C-Mount, Autoclavable · Class 1

Quick summary

This Medos C-Mount camera head is an endoscopic camera used with a video tower during surgery. All 160 reports are malfunctions, and many describe display or image output problems, power failures, and buttons that do not respond. The reports include no deaths or injuries. No recalls name this device.

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Adverse event reports
158
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 158 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10886705028733), received between Dec 18, 2018 and Sep 25, 2026 — classified as 158 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Display or Visual Feedback Problem” (61 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. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.

Reports received per month

Nov 2023: 1 reportsDec 2023: 2 reportsJan 2024: 1 reportsFeb 2024: 2 reportsMar 2024: 0 reportsApr 2024: 2 reportsMay 2024: 2 reportsJun 2024: 1 reportsJul 2024: 0 reportsAug 2024: 1 reportsSep 2024: 5 reportsOct 2024: 2 reportsNov 2024: 1 reportsDec 2024: 0 reportsJan 2025: 1 reportsFeb 2025: 1 reportsMar 2025: 0 reportsApr 2025: 1 reportsMay 2025: 7 reportsJun 2025: 3 reportsJul 2025: 2 reportsAug 2025: 2 reportsSep 2025: 1 reportsOct 2025: 1 reportsNov 2025: 2 reportsDec 2025: 1 reportsJan 2026: 3 reportsFeb 2026: 2 reportsMar 2026: 3 reportsApr 2026: 4 reportsMay 2026: 0 reportsJun 2026: 0 reportsJul 2026: 0 reportsAug 2026: 0 reportsSep 2026: 2 reportsOct 2026: 0 reports2024202520267
Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Display or Visual Feedback Problem61
  • Output Problem54
  • Power Problem25
  • Physical Resistance/Sticking16
  • Electrical /Electronic Property Problem14
  • Break11
  • Use of Device Problem10
  • Intermittent Continuity9

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions130
  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient21
  • Not Applicable6
  • Swelling/ Edema1

Recent adverse event reports

The 25 most recent of 158 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionSep 25, 2026Display or Visual Feedback Problem; Output Problem

    It was reported that the CAMERA HEAD AC - C-MOUNT device picture cut out when the cord was moved. There was no patient involvement. There were no reports of injuries, medical intervention or prolonged hospitalization. All available information has been disclosed.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50900155 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 15, 2026Electrical /Electronic Property Problem; Unintended Movement

    It was reported that during an unspecified arthroscopic procedure the CAMERA HEAD AC - C-MOUNT device starts to short out when try to plug in/ loose wire. Another device was used to complete the procedure. There was no delay in the procedure reported. There were no adverse patient consequences reported. All available information has been disclosed.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50776719 ↗
  • MalfunctionApr 27, 2026Display or Visual Feedback Problem; Output Problem; Physical Resistance/Sticking

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN UNSPECIFIED SURGICAL PROCEDURE, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE CAMERA HEAD AC - C-MOUNT DEVICE FAILED TO TAKE STILL IMAGES WHEN THE STILL IMAGE CAPTURE BUTTON WAS PRESSED. THE SURGEON REPORTED THIS OCCURRED ABOUT HALF THE TIME AND NO IMAGE WAS CAPTURED. THE CAMERA HEAD WAS BRAND-NEW AND HAD BEEN REPLACED. THERE WERE NO DELAYS TO THE SURGICAL PROCEDURE. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24997587 ↗
  • MalfunctionApr 20, 2026Power Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN UNSPECIFIED ARTHROSCOPIC PROCEDURE THAT THE CAMERA HEAD AC C-MOUNT DEVICE WHEN PLUGGED IN WOULD NOT TURN ON. ANOTHER DEVICE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. THERE WAS NO DELAY IN THE PROCEDURE REPORTED. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES REPORTED. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24931569 ↗
  • MalfunctionApr 15, 2026Power Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN UNKNOWN SURGICAL PROCEDURE, THE CAMERA HEAD AC - C-MOUNT DEVICE WOULD NOT TURN ON. THERE WAS PATIENT INVOLVEMENT IN THE INCIDENT. NO INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTIONS, OR EXTENDED HOSPITALIZATION WERE REPORTED. NO FURTHER DETAILS ARE AVAILABLE REGARDING THE PROBLEM. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24889382 ↗
  • MalfunctionApr 9, 2026Output Problem; Physical Resistance/Sticking

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN UNKNOWN SURGERY WITH A CAMERA HEAD AC - C-MOUNT DEVICE, THE STILL IMAGE CAPTURE BUTTON WAS PRESSED BUT DID NOT RESPOND. AFTER WAITING 5 OR 6 SECONDS, THE BUTTON RESPONDED AND THE IMAGE WAS CAPTURED. THE SURGEON POINTED OUT, "SOMETIMES IT'S NOT VERY RESPONSIVE." THERE WERE NO SURGICAL DELAYS AND NO HARM TO THE PATIENT. NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24832910 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 11, 2026Electrical /Electronic Property Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING TRIAL SETUP THE CAMERA HEAD AC - C-MOUNT DEVICE SHORTED AT THE CAMERA CABLE. THERE WAS NO DELAY IN A 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 24571211 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 3, 2026Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE CAMERA HEAD AC - C-MOUNT HAD INTERMITTENT OPERATION. IT WAS NOTED IN THE SERVICE ORDER THAT THE DEVICE HAD AN UNSPECIFIED MALFUNCTION. THIS EVENT DID NOT OCCUR DURING SURGERY. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION, OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24495161 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 3, 2026Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE CAMERA HEAD AC - C-MOUNT HAD INTERMITTENT OPERATION. IT WAS NOTED IN THE SERVICE ORDER THAT THE DEVICE HAD AN UNSPECIFIED MALFUNCTION. THIS EVENT DID NOT OCCUR DURING SURGERY. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION, OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24494965 ↗
  • MalfunctionFeb 27, 2026Output Problem; Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE CAMERA HEAD AC - C-MOUNT DEVICE FUNCTIONED INTERMITTENTLY. IT WAS REPORTED IN THE SERVICE ORDER THAT THE DEVICE WAS FAULTY PRIOR TO A SURGICAL PROCEDURE. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF DELAYS TO A SURGICAL PROCEDURE. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24469759 ↗
  • MalfunctionFeb 19, 2026Display or Visual Feedback Problem; Electrical /Electronic Property Problem; Blocked Connection

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT WHEN THE CAMERA HEAD ON THE CAMERA HEAD AC - C-MOUNT DEVICE WAS MOVED, THE SCREEN MAY HAVE SHORT-CIRCUIT, AND THERE WAS SUSPICION OF A DISCONNECTION. 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 2026. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24389049 ↗
  • MalfunctionJan 28, 2026Display or Visual Feedback Problem; Output Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT PRIOR TO A SURGICAL PROCEDURE, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT WHEN THE CAMERA HEAD AC - C-MOUNT DEVICE CAME ON, THE SCREEN WENT WHITE. WHEN THE CONNECTION WAS CONFIRMED, THE SCREEN WENT WHITE THREE SECONDS LATER. THEREFORE, ANOTHER CAMERA HEAD WAS USED, THE EVENT DID NOT OCCUR DURING THE PROCEDURE. THERE WAS NO SURGICAL DELAY TO THE PROCEDURE. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24199998 ↗
  • MalfunctionJan 27, 2026Power Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN UNSPECIFIED SURGERY, THE CAMERA HEAD AC - C-MOUNT DID NOT TURN ON. ANOTHER DEVICE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. THERE WAS NO DELAY IN THE PROCEDURE REPORTED. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES REPORTED. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24188838 ↗
  • MalfunctionJan 25, 2026Display or Visual Feedback Problem; Power Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE CAMERA HEAD AC - C-MOUNT CAMERA DEVICE WAS CAUSING A HALO IMAGE AND WAS NOT TURNING ON. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION COULD BE PROVIDED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24175504 ↗
  • MalfunctionDec 30, 2025Display or Visual Feedback Problem; Output Problem; Display or Visual Feedback Problem; Output Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN ARTHROSCOPIC ROTATOR CUFF REPAIR (ARCR) FOR A ROTATOR CUFF TEAR, THE CAMERA HEAD AC - C MOUNT MONITOR WENT BLACK AND INTERRUPTED THE PROCEDURE. WIRING AND DISPLAY CHECKS WERE INCONCLUSIVE, SO THE TEAM UNPLUGGED THE CAMERA HEAD, CLEANED THE METAL CONTACTS WITH COTTON WOOL, RECONNECTED IT, AND AFTER A BRIEF PAUSE THE IMAGE RETURNED AND THE SURGERY WAS COMPLETED WITH A THIRTY-MINUTE DELAY. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 23920959 ↗
  • MalfunctionNov 5, 2025Output Problem; Output Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SERVICE AND REPAIR, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE CAMERA HEAD AC - C-MOUNT DEVICE HAD INTERMITTENT OPERATION. THERE WAS NO PROCEDURE INVOLVED. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 23475099 ↗
  • MalfunctionNov 3, 2025Display or Visual Feedback Problem; Output Problem; Display or Visual Feedback Problem; Output Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE CAMERA HEAD AC - C-MOUNT DEVICE IMAGE BECAME BLURRY AFTER A FEW MINUTES OF USE. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE IMAGE WAS FOCUSED AGAIN BUT THE SAME ISSUE PERSISTED AFTER A FEW MINUTES. THERE WAS NO DELAY IN THE PROCEDURE REPORTED. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES REPORTED. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 23449667 ↗
  • MalfunctionOct 21, 2025Blocked Connection; Blocked Connection

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT WHEN THE CAMERA HEAD AC - C-MOUNT DEVICE WAS CONNECTED TO THE CAMERA CONTROL SYSTEM (CCS) UNIT, IT IS NOT DETECTED, EVEN THOUGH THE BLUE INDICATOR LIGHT ABOVE THE CONNECTION PORT WAS ON. DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE CAMERA HEAD HAD INTERMITTENT OPERATION. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF THE DEVICE WAS USED IN A SURGICAL PROCEDURE. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF THERE WERE ANY DELAYS IN A SURGICAL PROCEDURE, OR IF A SPARE DEVICE WAS AVAILABLE FOR USE. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF THERE WERE ANY INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. THE EXACT DATE OF THIS EVENT WAS UNKNOWN BUT WAS NOTED TO HAVE OCCURRED IN 2025. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 23350199 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 8, 2025Output Problem; Physical Resistance/Sticking; Output Problem; Physical Resistance/Sticking

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A SHOULDER REPAIR SURGERY, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE CAMERA HEAD AC - C-MOUNT DEVICE BUTTONS STOPPED RESPONDING MID-CASE. ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, THEY WERE ALMOST DONE SO THEY WERE ABLE TO COMPLETE THE CASE WITHOUT NEGATIVE IMPACT TO THE PATIENT. THERE WAS NO DELAY IN THE PROCEDURE REPORTED. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES REPORTED. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 22992967 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 15, 2025Display or Visual Feedback Problem; Output Problem; Display or Visual Feedback Problem; Output Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN UNSPECIFIED SURGICAL PROCEDURE THE CAMERA HEAD AC - C-MOUNT DEVICE AND THE COUPLER AC FFL 22 DEVICE WAS BEING USED WHEN HE MONITOR STARTED TO HAVE STATIC COLORED BAR CODES. THE CAMERA HEAD WAS TAKEN OUT AND REINSERTED. AFTER ABOUT 10 MINUTES THE MONITOR AGAIN HAD STATIC-COLORED BARS. THE CASE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY BY SWAPPING OUT THE CAMERA HEAD WITH ANOTHER CAMERA HEAD. IT WAS NOTED THAT THERE WAS NO CLEAR VISUALIZATION. THE COUPLER IS BLURRY. ANOTHER DEVICE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. THERE WAS NO DELAY IN THE PROCEDURE REPORTED. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES REPORTED. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 2 FOR (B)(4).

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 22814957 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 6, 2025Computer Software Problem; Output Problem; Computer Software Problem; Output Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN UNSPECIFIED SURGICAL PROCEDURE, THE CAMERA HEAD AC - C-MOUNT DEVICE CAPTURED STILL IMAGES DESPITE NO SHOOTING OPERATION BEING PERFORMED. THE ISSUE PERSISTED FOR APPROXIMATELY FIVE MINUTES, WITH ONE STILL IMAGE CAPTURED EVERY MINUTE. THE OCCURRED WHILE THE DEVICE WAS BEING USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE ALL-IN-ONE CCU+LIGHT ROW DEVICE. THERE WERE NO DELAYS TO THE SURGICAL PROCEDURE. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 22729318 ↗
  • MalfunctionJul 29, 2025Display or Visual Feedback Problem; Use of Device Problem; Display or Visual Feedback Problem; Use of Device Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN UNSPECIFIED SURGICAL PROCEDURE, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE CAMERA HEAD AC - C-MOUNT DEVICE WAS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF DELAYS TO A SURGICAL PROCEDURE. DURING IN-HOUSE ENGINEERING EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE OPERATED INTERMITTENTLY. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 22649402 ↗
  • MalfunctionJul 25, 2025Power Problem; Physical Resistance/Sticking; Power Problem; Physical Resistance/Sticking

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING INCOMING PRODUCT INSPECTION IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE 4K C-MNT SCP,4.0,30,167, MITEK SCOPE DEVICE HAD A CLOUDY IMAGE AND THE ZOOM ADJUSTMENT DID NOT MOVE FREELY, THE OSCILLATION FUNCTION OF THE SHAVER HANDPIECE 2.0 WITH BUTTONS DEVICE FAILED WHEN PLUGGED INTO THE VUE PUMP, AND THE CAMERA HEAD AC - C-MOUNT BUTTONS DID NOT WORK OR TURN ON AFTER PLUGGING INTO THE CAMERA CONTROL SYSTEM. THESE EVENTS DID NOT OCCUR DURING A SURGICAL PROCEDURE. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION COULD BE PROVIDED. THIS IS REPORT 3 OF 3 FOR (B)(4).

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 22609769 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 9, 2025Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN ARTHROSCOPY SURGERY, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE CAMERA HEAD AC - C-MOUNT DEVICE BUTTONS WERE DETACHED. ANOTHER LIKE DEVICE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. THERE WAS NO DELAY IN THE PROCEDURE REPORTED. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES REPORTED. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 22166453 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 3, 2025Display or Visual Feedback Problem; Blocked Connection; Display or Visual Feedback Problem; Blocked Connection

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE CAMERA HEAD AC - C-MOUNT DEVICE HAD A GRAINY PICTURE, RED LINES, AND NO LONGER COMMUNICATED WITH CCS ALONG WITH A SHAVER HANDPIECE 2.0 WITH BUTTONS DEVICE, FUSLITEGU_OLYM-ACMI_5.0MMX3.0M DEVICE, FUSLITEGU_OLYM-ACMI_3.5MMX3.0M DEVICE AND FUSLITEGU_OLYM-ACMI_5.0MMX3.0M DEVICE. DURING IN-HOUSE ENGINEERING EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE HAD INTERMITTENT OPERATION. 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 22131255 ↗

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