GlideScope Video Laryngoscope (GVL), Part Number GVL 3 - 0574-0007; GVL 4 - 0574-0001; GVL 5- 0574-0030. The system cons

FDA device recall Z-0420-2016 · posted 2015-12-15 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm

Verathon, Inc.

Reason for recall

Certain models and serial numbers of GlideScope GVL and AVL laryngoscope blades may separate, due to inadequate bonding of the silicone adhesive affixing the halves of the blade. The potential for blade separation may not be readily visible during routine inspection before or after intubation.

Action taken

The Urgent Medical Device Recall letter, dated November 30, 2015, had an error on the dates of manufacture for the AVL devices. Once Verathon discovered the incorrect information, the notification letter was revised and it was sent on December 7, 2015 to any customers that received the previous letter between 11/30/15 and 12/2/15. **************************************************************************************** Verathon sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated November 30, 2015, to all affected consignees. Verathon will, at no cost to you, test your GlideScope GVL and/or AVL blades that fall within the serial number ranges identified to determine whether the blades exhibit the defect that may result in separation of the blade. For all blades that we determine to exhibit this defect, Verathon will replace the blade, free of charge, with a blade of the same model and size. If the blade passes the testing without any evidence of the defect, we will return it to you in its current condition. Please note that this testing will not return blades to their original, factory condition. Verathon will provide you with a loaner blade for each blade in your possession that is subject to this recall, so you will not experience any interruption in use of your GlideScope system. To comply with this recall notice for the affected models and serial numbers of GlideScope GVL and A VL blades, please take the following actions: " Fill out the attached Recall Response Form and return it to Verathon by fax, (425) 883-2896, or email, CSNotifications@verathon.com . Please return the form even if you do not have any blades subject to the recall. " Contact Customer Care to arrange for delivery of a loaner blade and return of your recalled blade. Customer Care will issue you an "RMA" number and arrange for shipment of a loaner blade. Do not send us your current blade(s) until you receive the loaner blade(s). Should you have any questions about th

Root cause

Process control

Status

Terminated

Product code

CCW

Quantity affected

total 612 units (394 units in the US and 218 units outside the US)

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide including Puerto Rico) and Internationally to Bahrain, Belgium, Bermuda, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Canada, China , Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Georgia,

Date initiated

2015-11-30

Date posted

2015-12-15

Date terminated

2016-08-22

Location

Bothell, WA