Reported Dec 19, 2012 · Terminated

The GlideScope Video Laryngoscope (GVL) is a video laryngoscope that incorporates a high-resolution color camera, an…

Verathon, Inc.

High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.

What you should do

Stop using the affected lot and contact the recalling firm for the return or refund process. Check the FDA enforcement report for lot-level detail.

Firm contact: Verathon, Inc. · 20001 N Creek Pkwy · Bothell, WA · 98011-8218

Is this the product you have?

  • The GlideScope Video Laryngoscope (GVL) is a video laryngoscope that incorporates a high-resolution color camera, an LED light source, a rechargeable lithium battery, and video output to a remote monitor. It consists of a video laryngoscope and a portable video monitor. The affected GVL and Part numbers are GVL 3  0574-0007, GVL 4  0574-0001, and GVL 5  0574-0030. The GlideScope Video Laryngoscopes are intended for use by qualified medical professionals to obtain a clear, unobstructed view of the vocal cords for medical procedures.
Lot codes and dates
  • Serial numbers range for GVL30574-0007/ MD105000 to MD112387
  • Serial numbers range for GVL40574-0001/ LG105000 to LG112758
  • Serial numbers range for GVL50574-0030/ XL105000 to XL111798
Amount recalled
total 2710 units

Where it was sold

Why it was recalled

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Re-usable video laryngoscope blades of the GlideScope GVL3, GVL4, and GVL5 were recalled due to potential cracking.

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Where this came from

Source: U.S. Food & Drug Administration (openFDA)

Read the FDA (openFDA device enforcement) notice

Notice updated Sep 27, 2013 · Data as of Sep 19, 5:30 PM UTC

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