Verathon Recalls GlideScope Reusable Laryngoscope Blades Due to Breakage Risk
Verathon is recalling GlideScope reusable laryngoscope blades because the tips may break prematurely without visible signs, posing a risk to patients during intubation.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm medical device where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.
Plain-English summary
Verathon, Inc. is recalling GlideScope Video Laryngoscope (GVL) 3, 4, and 5 and GlideScope (AVL) 2, 3, 4, and 5 reusable blades. The recall involves 4,784 units worldwide, including 3,381 in the United States and 1,403 internationally. The devices are intended for use by qualified medical professionals to obtain a clear view of the vocal cords during medical procedures.
The recall is due to the potential risk of premature failure or breakage of the blade tip. This breakage may not be readily visible during routine inspection before or after intubation. The source text does not report any specific injuries, illnesses, or deaths associated with this defect.
The affected products were distributed nationwide in the United States and in numerous international countries, including Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, and others. Medical professionals should stop using the affected blades and contact Verathon for instructions on how to return or replace the devices.
The recalled product
- 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 proced
- Manufacturer
- Verathon, Inc.
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 (10)
- Model
- Part and Serial Numbers: Model # GVL 3
- Part # 0574-0007
- Serial # range MD112388 to MD121908
- Model # GVL 4 Part # 0574-0001 Serial # range LG112759 to LG122582
- Model # GVL 5 Part # 0574-0030 Serial # range XL111799 to XL121759
- Model # AVL 2 Part # 0574-0118 Serial # range AC111500 to AC121604
- Model # AVL 3 Part # 0574-0115 Serial # range AD111500 to AD121688
- Model # AVL 4 Part # 0574-0116 Serial # range AE11150 to AE121778
- and Model # AVL 5 Part # 0574-0117 Serial # range AF111500 to AF121666.
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