GlideScope Video Laryngoscope — Class II medical device recall Z-1471-2020
Terminated recall by Verathon, Inc., reported 2020-03-18, distributed in AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA…. A typographical error in the Operations & Maintenance Manual incorrectly identifies the use of low level disin
| Recall number | Z-1471-2020 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Verathon, Inc., Bothell, WA, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2019-03-31 |
| Classified | 2020-03-11 |
| Reported by FDA | 2020-03-18 |
| Terminated | 2021-12-14 |
| Distributed | AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, KS, LA, MD, MI, MN, NC, ND, NE, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI |
| Countries outside the US | CA |
| Quantity | 239 manuals |
| Model numbers | 0900-4940 |
Product
GlideScope Video Laryngoscope, Operations & Maintenance Manual, 0900-4940 REV 03
Reason for recall
A typographical error in the Operations & Maintenance Manual incorrectly identifies the use of low level disinfection for the reusable video laryngoscope, specifically for the Titanium Blades.
Machine access
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