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) 345 and GlideScope (AVL) 234
- 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 / number Product 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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