Verathon, Inc. recalls GlideScope Titanium Single-Use Video Laryngoscope. It is a single-use video laryngoscope system (GlideScope Titanium Sy…

Recall date

January 29, 2016

Source

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

Recall number

Z-1035-2016

FDA classification

Class I

Brand / firm

Verathon, Inc.

Sold / distributed

Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) and to countries of: Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Luxembourg, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, The Netherlands, U.A.E., and United Kingdom.

Why it was recalled

The firm has become aware of the potential for disruption (flickering) in the video laryngoscopy image when GlideScope Titanium SU laryngoscope blades are in use. Video "flickering" appears as the intermittent break-up of the on-screen video image, appearing as either distorted horizontal or vertical bars of displaced video signal.

Class I is the FDA’s most serious recall level: there is a reasonable probability that using this product will cause serious harm or death.

What was recalled

GlideScope Titanium Single-Use Video Laryngoscope. It is a single-use video laryngoscope system (GlideScope Titanium System) consists of a sterile-packaged, single-use video laryngoscope, multi-use Smart Cable and portable GlideScope video monitor. The system incorporates a high-resolution, full-color digital camera and monitor for real-time viewing and recording. Affected Product Names and Part Numbers: -LoPro S3: 0574-0130 (single blade) or 0270-0769 (box of 10) -LoPro S4: 0574-0131 (single blade) or 0270-0770 (box of 10) -MAC S3: 0574-0132 (single blade) or 0270-0771 (box of 10) -MAC S4: 0574-0133 (single blade) or 0270-0772 (box of 10) The GlideScope Video Laryngoscopes are intended for use by qualified medical professionals to obtain a clear, unobstructed view of the vocal cords for medical procedures.