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

FDA device recall Z-1558-2013 · posted 2013-06-20 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm

Verathon, Inc.

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.

Action taken

Verathon issued an Urgent - Safety Alert and Medical Device Recall letter, dated May 10, 2013, to all affected customers The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. The letter advises customers to discontinue the use of the specific serial numbers listed in the letter and asked that the affected product be returned to Verathon for replacement. The customers are also directed to fill out a return response form (included in the letter) regarding this recall. Consignees with questions are directed to contact their Verathon representative or Verathon Customer Care at 800-331-2313 (US and Canada) and 1-425-867-1348 for those consignees outside of US and Canada. the support team will be available Monday through Friday from 6 AM - 5 PM PST for the US and from 6 AM to 4:30 pm PST outside the US. Alternately they can e-mail Verathon at customerservice@verathon.com

Root cause

Device Design

Status

Terminated

Product code

CCW

Quantity affected

4784 units worldwide (3,381 in the US and 1403 international)

Distribution

Worldwide distribution: USA (nationwide) including states of : AK, AL, AZ, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, O

Date initiated

2013-05-08

Date posted

2013-06-20

Date terminated

2013-12-17

Location

Bothell, WA