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Health product recall

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

  1. Glidescope GVL 5
  2. 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