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Medical device recalls 2021

Laerdal Compact Suction Unit — Class II medical device recall Z-0868-2021

Terminated recall by Laerdal Medical (Suzhou) Co., Ltd., reported 2021-01-27, distributed nationwide. Component failures may cause the unit to lose all suction. Users will need to obtain alternate suction devices

Recall numberZ-0868-2021
Product typeMedical device
ClassificationClass II
StatusTerminated
Voluntary or mandatedVoluntary
Recalling firmLaerdal Medical (Suzhou) Co., Ltd., Suzhou, N/A, China
Recall initiated2020-12-18
Classified2021-01-15
Reported by FDA2021-01-27
Terminated2023-12-11
DistributedNationwide (US)
Quantity5,035
Model numbers880051, 880052, 880061, 880062, 881151, 881152

Product

Laerdal Compact Suction Unit (LCSU 4), Catalog Numbers 880051, 880061, 881151, 880052, 880062, 881152 - Product Usage: It is intended for intermittent operation to remove secretions, blood or vomit from a patient s airway to allow ventilation.

Reason for recall

Component failures may cause the unit to lose all suction. Users will need to obtain alternate suction devices or methods, leading to a delay in treatment and, in worst case scenario, potential suffocation if alternative suction or ventilation method is not administered by the user.

Machine access

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