Recall Z-1852-2017

Verathon Inc · initiated March 3, 2017

Class II Terminated

Class II – products that might cause a temporary health problem or pose a slight threat of a serious nature

Product

It is recommended for patients with weight/size between 4-22 lbs (1.8-10 kg). Part Number 0270-0429: GVL 2 Stat (box of 10 Stats). Part Number 0574-0027: GVL 2 Stat (single pouched Stat). Part Number 0270-0662: GlideScope AVL Video Baton 1-2 Kit (where one box of 10, part number 0270-0429), is added as part of the kit.

Codes / lots: Lot GC32825

Reason for recall

Product labeled as GVL 2 Stat (blades), lot GC32825, was physically packaged with the incorrect size device (GVL 1 Stat (blades)).

FDA-determined cause: Process design

Action taken

Verathon provided a notification letter to their Canadian distributor on March 03, 2017, and distribution of the letter to the rest-of-the-world (ROW) foreign consignees was initiated on March 10, 2017. Verathon intends to send the Urgent Medical Device Recall Glidescope GVL2 Stat letter and Customer Response Form to US consignees by March 31, 2017. Consignees should quarantine and discard any affected product on site, and fill out the attached Recall Response Form and return it to Verathon by fax to (425) 883- 2896, or email to CSNotifications@verathon.com even if they do not have any Stats (blades) subject to the recall. Consignees who have any questions about this voluntary recall, please contact Verathon representative or Verathon Customer Care at (800) 331-2313 (U.S. and Canada). If consignees located outside of the U.S. or Canada, please call (425) 867-1348. Consignees can also send email to cservice@verathon.com.

Details

Recall number
Z-1852-2017
Initiated
March 3, 2017
Posted by FDA
April 18, 2017
Terminated
August 28, 2017
Product code
CCW – Laryngoscope, Rigid
Quantity
Total 292 boxes (US= 254 boxes; International = 38 boxes)
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution: USA ( nationwide) and to the countries of : Canada, Chile, Mexico, Panama, Philippines, Qatar ,South Africa, and The Netherlands.
Recalling firm
Verathon Inc, Bothell, WA

Official FDA recall record