Reported Jun 26, 2013 · Terminated

GlideScope Video Laryngoscope (GVL) 3, 4, 5 and GlideScope (AVL) 2, 3, 4 and 5 reusable blades Product Usage: The…

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?

    • GlideScope Video Laryngoscope (GVL) 3
    • 4
    • 5 and GlideScope (AVL) 2
    • 3
    • 4
  • and 5 reusable blades Product UsageThe GlideScope Video Laryngoscopes are intended for use by qualified medical professionals to obtain a clear, unobstructed view of the vocal cords for medical procedures. The GlideScope Video Laryngoscopes system should only be used by individuals who have been trained and authorized by a physician or the institution providing patient care. The device is not life sustaining or life supporting. The GlideScope AVL Video Monitor system has the same intended use as the GVL System. The difference between systems is that the AVL has a digital platform and the GVL an analog platform
Lot codes and dates

7 of 7 products

Products covered by this recall
Model / numberProduct as published
0574-0007Model, Part and Serial Numbers: Model # GVL 3, , Serial # range MD112388 to MD121908
0574-0001Model # GVL 4 Serial # range LG112759 to LG122582
0574-0030Model # GVL 5 Serial # range XL111799 to XL121759
0574-0118Model # AVL 2 Serial # range AC111500 to AC121604
0574-0115Model # AVL 3 Serial # range AD111500 to AD121688
0574-0116Model # AVL 4 Serial # range AE11150 to AE121778
0574-0117and Model # AVL 5 Serial # range AF111500 to AF121666.
Amount recalled
4784 units worldwide (3,381 in the US and 1403 international)

Where it was sold

Why it was recalled

Stop using this product now

Verathon GlideScope Reusable GVL and AVL Blades are being recalled due to the potential risk of premature failure/breakage of the blade tip that may not be readily visible during routine inspection before or after intubation.

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

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Where this came from

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

Read the FDA (openFDA device enforcement) notice

Notice updated Dec 17, 2013 · Data as of Sep 19, 6:16 PM UTC

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