FDA recall record

Verathon GlideScope Video Laryngoscope, Operations & Maintenance Manual, 0900-4940 REV 03 recall — FDA Z-1471-2020

A typographical error in the Operations & Maintenance Manual incorrectly identifies the use of low level disinfection for the reusable video laryngoscope,…

Class IIclassification
Z-1471-2020official record ID
Mar 18, 2020report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-1471-2020
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmVerathon, Inc.
Report dateMar 18, 2020
Recall initiation dateMar 31, 2019
Quantity239 manuals
LocationBothell, WA, United States

Official product description

GlideScope Video Laryngoscope, Operations & Maintenance Manual, 0900-4940 REV 03

Why the product was recalled

A typographical error in the Operations & Maintenance Manual incorrectly identifies the use of low level disinfection for the reusable video laryngoscope, specifically for the Titanium Blades.

Distribution information

US: RI, IL, FL, SD, NY, MD, CA, OH, LA, AZ, GA, WA, OK, NC, AL, PA, TN, NJ, NV, MI, OR, TX, NM, VA, UT, NE, WI, CO, AR, MN, CT, ND, and KS. OUS: Canada

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.

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