Recall Z-1024-2011

Vital Signs Colorado Inc. · initiated December 20, 2010

Terminated

Product

Laryngoscope Handle, Reusable, Rx, Product Code 4558GSP or 4559LED, Vital Signs Colorado, Inc., 11039 E. Lansing Circle, Englewood, CO 80112. Used for tracheal tube intubations during anesthesia, intensive care, and emergency medical airway management.

Codes / lots: Lot numbers; 5113Q, 5113R, 5113T, 5125Y, 5128F, 5129J, 5137P, 5139M, 5140P, 5144A, 5154V, 5154X, 5154Y, 5158K, 5161J, 5176T, 5180Z, 5182D, 5183L, 5184U, 5191X.

Reason for recall

Battery which powers the laryngeal scope light may dislodge resulting in loss of illumination.

FDA-determined cause: Device Design

Action taken

Healthcare Systems sent an URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION letter dated December 20, 2010, to all affected consignees advising them of the possible problem and giving them interim safety instructions until new battery cartridges were available. Customers were instructed to complete and return the Confirmation Form which was included with the letter. For information regarding this recall call 973-956-5300.

Details

Recall number
Z-1024-2011
Initiated
December 20, 2010
Posted by FDA
February 2, 2011
Terminated
July 1, 2011
Product code
CCW – Laryngoscope, Rigid
Quantity
2202 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA including AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, HI, IA, IL, IN, KY, MA, MN, MO, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, SC, TN, TX, WA, and WV and the countries of Australia, Belgium, Canada, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Germany, Hong Kong, Latvia, New Zealand, Taiwan, Turkey, and the UK
Recalling firm
Vital Signs Colorado Inc., Englewood, CO

Official FDA recall record