MAUDE Adverse Event Report: VERATHON MEDICAL ULC GLIDESCOPE CORE SMART CABLE; LARYNGOSCOPE, RIGID

Model Number	0600-0783
Medical Device Problem Codes	Erratic or Intermittent Display (1182); Display or Visual Feedback Problem (1184)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	05/06/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
A customer reported that during a patient procedure, using a glidescope core smart cable, the hdmi end was bent and damaged, resulting in the image cutting out.No delay in the procedure, use of a backup device, or harm to the patient was reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
A replacement glidescope core smart cable was provided to the customer and the glidescope core smart cable used during the reported event was returned to verathon for evaluation.A verathon technical service representative evaluated the returned smart cable and was able to confirm the reported cable failure.Visual inspection identified damage to the cable's hdmi end.Furthermore, there was no image displayed or blade recognition when connected to verathon's test equipment.The customer's smart cable failed verathon's device functionality testing.Upon completion of verathon's device evaluation, the customer's smart cable was scrapped due to the customer already being provided a replacement and there being no repairs available for the device.The glidescope core operations and maintenance manual (omm) notes, "before every use, ensure that the instrument is operating correctly and has no sign of damage.Do not use this product if the device appears damaged." verathon followed up with the customer and restated the importance of checking the device before its use in a procedure.Corrective action is not required at this time.Verathon will continue to monitor for ongoing trends.

• Brand Name: GLIDESCOPE CORE SMART CABLE
• Common Device Name: LARYNGOSCOPE, RIGID
• Manufacturer (Section D): VERATHON MEDICAL ULC; 2227 douglas road; burnaby, british columbia V5C 5 A9; CA V5C 5A9
• Manufacturer (Section G): VERATHON MEDICAL ULC; 2227 douglas road; burnaby, british columbia V5C 5 A9; CA V5C 5A9
• Manufacturer Contact: corey kasbohm ; 20001 n creek pkwy; bothell, WA 98011-8218 ; 4256295760
• MDR Report Key: 22133858
• Report Number: 9615393-2025-00059
• Device Sequence Number: 8437001
• Product Code: CCW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00879123006752
• UDI-Public: (01)00879123006752(11)230829
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: NY
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional,User Facility
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 06/03/2025

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 0600-0783
• Device Catalogue Number: 0800-0602
• Device Lot Number: N/A
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 05/13/2025
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/06/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/03/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/29/2023
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): No
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown