GlideScope Video Laryngoscope — Class I medical device recall Z-1558-2013
Terminated recall by Verathon, Inc., reported 2013-06-26, distributed nationwide. Verathon GlideScope Reusable GVL and AVL Blades are being recalled due to the potential risk of premature fail
| Recall number | Z-1558-2013 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class I |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Verathon, Inc., Bothell, WA, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2013-05-08 |
| Classified | 2013-06-20 |
| Reported by FDA | 2013-06-26 |
| Terminated | 2013-12-17 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Countries outside the US | AR, AU, BR, CA, CN, DE, EC, FR, GB, HK, ID, IN, IT, JP, KR, MY, NL, PA, PE, PH, SG, TH, TW, VE |
| Reason classes | device malfunction |
| Model numbers | 0574-0001, 0574-0007, 0574-0030, 0574-0115, 0574-0116, 0574-0117, 0574-0118 |
Product
GlideScope Video Laryngoscope (GVL) 3, 4, 5 and GlideScope (AVL) 2, 3, 4 and 5 reusable blades Product Usage: 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. 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.
Reason for recall
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.
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