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Glidescope Products
- Starting date:
- October 25, 2012
- Posting date:
- December 10, 2012
- Type of communication:
- Medical Device Recall
- Subcategory:
- Medical Device
- Hazard classification:
- Type II
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Medical Devices
- Audience:
- General Public (GP), Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
- Identification number:
- RA-16243
Recalled Products
- Glidescope GVL 5
- Glidescope (GVL 3 and GVL 4)
Reason
The reported problem is associated with potential cracks in the plastic laryngoscope blade during use under certain high-stress, high-pressure circumstances.
Affected products
A. Glidescope GVL 5
Lot or serial number
More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer
Model or catalog number
0574-0030
Companies
- Manufacturer
- Verathon Medical (Canada) ULC
B. Glidescope (GVL 3 and GVL 4)
Lot or serial number
More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer
Model or catalog number
0574-0001, 0574-0007
Companies
- Manufacturer
- Verathon Medical (Canada) ULC