The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0916-2020·Announced 2020-02-12

King Vision Video Adapter Recalled for Reversed Image Display

King Systems Corp. is recalling King Vision Video Adapters because the display shows a reversed image, causing left and right actions to be inverted.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class I, which typically indicates a low risk of adverse health consequences. The defect is a display orientation error that does not explicitly report injuries or deaths, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score in the absence of reported harm.

Plain-English summary

King Systems Corp. dba Ambu, Inc. is recalling 171 units of the King Vision Video Adapter Size 1/2, Model Number KVLVA12. The device is a laryngoscope used to examine and visualize a patient's upper airway and aid in the placement of a tracheal tube.

The recall was initiated because the device exhibits a reversed image on the display. While the image may appear normal, the user's actions for left and right directions are reversed on the screen.

The affected units were distributed worldwide, including in the United States, Australia, Belgium, Bolivia, Canada, Costa Rica, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Italy, Japan, Myanmar, Poland, Spain, and the UK. Specific lot codes and serial numbers are listed in the recall documentation. Users should stop using the affected devices and contact the manufacturer for instructions.

The recalled product

Product
King Vision Video Adapter Size 1/2. Laryngoscope used to examine and visualize a patients upper airway and aid in the placement of a tracheal tube. Model Number: KVLVA12
Affected units
171

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (6)

  • Lot codes: 010614
  • 010629
  • 010657
  • 010668
  • 010670
  • 010722

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.