Laerdal Medical Corporation recalls Laerdal Compact Suction Unit ¿ 4 under the following labels: 1) 300 ml (3.3 lbs) canister version - CATALOG #(s): 88006…

Recall date

January 8, 2017

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Recall number

Z-1873-2017

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Laerdal Medical Corporation

Sold / distributed

Nationwide

Why it was recalled

The On/Off functionality in the LCSU 4 is controlled by electronic components, one of which might be damaged.

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

Laerdal Compact Suction Unit ¿ 4 under the following labels: 1) 300 ml (3.3 lbs) canister version - CATALOG #(s): 88006101 - LCSU 4, 300 ml Complete unit (US), 88006103 - LCSU 4, 300 ml Complete unit (UK), 88006140 - LCSU 4, 300 ml Complete unit (EUR), 881151 - Replacement unit, 88006201 - LCSU 4, 300 ml, RTCA Complete unit (US), 88006203 - LCSU 4, 300 ml, RTCA Complete unit (UK), 88006240 - LCSU 4, 300 ml, RTCA Complete unit (EUR) and 881152 - Replacement Unit, RTCA; 2) 88005101 - LCSU 4, 800 ml Complete unit (US), 88005103 - LCSU 4, 800 ml Complete unit (UK), ¿ 88005140 - LCSU 4, 800 ml Complete unit (EUR), 88005201 - LCSU 4, 800 ml, RTCA Complete unit (US), 88005203 - LCSU 4, 800 ml, RTCA Complete unit (UK), 88005240 - LCSU 4, 800 ml, RTCA Complete unit (EUR) & 2) 800 ml (4.3 lbs) canister version - CATALOG #(s): 88005101, 88005201 (RTCA)