Recall Z-1035-2016— Verathon, Inc.

Class I · Terminated

Class I FDA medical device recall by Verathon, Inc., initiated 2016-01-29, terminated 2017-03-01. FDA's recall record names no specific 510(k) clearance for this event. Product: 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.. Reason: 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..

Recalling firm
Verathon, Inc.
Classification
Class I
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2016-01-29
Terminated
2017-03-01
Firm location
Bothell, WA, United States

Product description

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.

Reason for recall

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.

Data sourced from openFDA. This site is unofficial and independent of the FDA.