GlideScope Video Laryngoscope Reusable Blades (GVL 3, 4, 5 and AVL 2, 3, 4, 5). GVL: The GlideScope Video Laryngoscope is a video laryngoscope that incorporates a high-resolution color camera, an LED light source, a rechargeable lithium battery, and video output to a remote monitor. It consists of a video laryngoscope and a portable video monitor. AVL: The GlideScope AVL Video Monitor system has the same intended use as the GVL System. The difference between systems is that the AVL has a digital platform and the GVL an analog platform.
FDA Recall Z-0811-2016 · Posted 2015-07-13
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Recalling FirmVerathon, Inc.
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeCCW
Date Initiated2015-04-13
Date Terminated2016-10-26
Product Quantitytotal 9088 units ( 5786 units in the US and 3302 units International)
Reason for Recall
Verathon has revised the Operations and Maintenance Manual (OMM) to specifically state compatibility limitations of the reusable video laryngoscope Blade validated through simulated
use cycles, such that exceeding this number of cycles in the specific chemical agent may affect the potential life of the product.
Firm Action
Verathon sent an Urgent Medical Device Safety Alert letter dated April 13, 2015 and Safety Alert Reply Form to their consignees on April 17, 2015
Users are informed that Verathon implemented a Safety Alert regarding updates to the following Operations and Maintenance Manuals (OMM):
" GVL Operations and Maintenance Manual: 0900-1204-08-60
" AVL Operations and Maintenance Manual: 0900-4200-02-60
For a copy of the most recent GVL or AVL Operations and Maintenance Manual, please visit http://verathon.com/support.
If you have any questions regarding the Operations and Maintenance Manuals revisions noted above, please contact your Verathon representative or Verathon Customer Care at 800.331.2313 or 425.867.1348. You may also email [email protected].
PLEASE NOTE: NO ADDITIONAL ACTIONS NEED TO BE TAKEN.
Root Cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide Distribution.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.
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