Smith & Nephew, Inc Endoscopy Division SOPRO Camera Control Units, PAL, SV420P, REF (Catalog) #72200506 v1.1; Made in France; Manufactured for Smith & Nephew, Inc., Endoscopy, Andover, MA 01810. Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
SOPRO Camera Control Units, PAL, SV420P, REF (Catalog) #72200506 v1.1; Made in France; Manufactured for Smith & Nephew, Inc., Endoscopy, Andover, MA 01810.
Brand
Smith & Nephew, Inc Endoscopy Division
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Serial #s: 420-8283, 420-8275, 420-8285, 420-9006, 420-8271, 420-8277, 420-8289, 420-9015, 420-9000, 420-9001, 420-9002, 420-9004, 420-9005, 420-9007, 420-9008, 420-9009, 420-9010, 420-9012, 420-9014, 420-9016, 420-9017, 420-9018, 420-9019, 420-8282 and 420-9013.
Products Sold
Serial #s: 420-8283, 420-8275, 420-8285, 420-9006, 420-8271, 420-8277, 420-8289, 420-9015, 420-9000, 420-9001, 420-9002, 420-9004, 420-9005, 420-9007, 420-9008, 420-9009, 420-9010, 420-9012, 420-9014, 420-9016, 420-9017, 420-9018, 420-9019, 420-8282 and 420-9013.
Smith & Nephew, Inc Endoscopy Division is recalling SOPRO Camera Control Units, PAL, SV420P, REF (Catalog) #72200506 v1.1; Made in France; Manufactured due to Surgical camera control units were not designed and manufactured to pass the IEC 60101 testing for electrical fast transients (EFT). Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Surgical camera control units were not designed and manufactured to pass the IEC 60101 testing for electrical fast transients (EFT)
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Recalling firm sent Recall notification letters to customers (Jan 2007) and distribution centers requesting device return.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026