GlideScope Video Laryngoscope (GVL), Part Number GVL 3 - 0574-0007; GVL 4 - 0574-0001; GVL 5- 0574-0030. The system consists of a video laryngoscope and portable video monitor. The GlideScope Video Laryngoscopes are intended for use by qualified medical professionals to obtain a clear, unobstructed view of the vocal cords for medical procedures. GVL is a video laryngoscope that incorporates a high resolution color camera, an LED light source and video output to a remote monitor.

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🏥 Medical Devices Recalled: November 30, 2015 Verathon Diagnostic Equipment Nationwide

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***ADDITIONAL 72 SERIAL NUMBERS IN US AND INTERNATIONAL AS OF 12/31/15 *** LG151991, LG152083, LG152084, LG152180, LG152181, LG152183, LG152184, LG152185, LG152186, LG152187, LG152188, LG152189, LG152191, LG152192, LG152193, LG152194, LG152195, LG152196, LG152197, LG152198, LG152199, LG152201, LG152202, LG152203, LG152204, LG152205, LG152206, LG152207, LG152208, LG152209, LG152210, LG152216, LG152217, LG152218, LG152219, LG152220, LG152221, LG152222, LG152223, LG152224, LG152225, LG152226, MD151720, MD151835, MD151879, MD151880, MD151881, MD151882, MD151883, MD151885, MD151886, MD151887, MD151888, MD151891, MD151895, MD151896, MD151897, MD151898, MD151900, MD151901, MD151902, MD151903, MD151904, MD151921, MD151923, MD151924, MD151925, MD151926, MD151927, MD151928, XL151554, and XL151569. ****SERIAL NUMBERS OF UNITS IN THE US***************************************** LG151858, LG151859, LG151860, LG151861, LG151862, LG151863, LG151866, LG151868, LG151869, LG151870, LG151872, LG151873, LG151874, LG151875, LG151876, LG151877, LG151878, LG151880, LG151881, LG151882, LG151883, LG151884, LG151885, LG151890, LG151891, LG151892, LG151893, LG151894, LG151895, LG151896, LG151898, LG151899, LG151900, LG151901, LG151903, LG151904, LG151906, LG151907, LG151908, LG151909, LG151917, LG151918, LG151919, LG151920, LG151921, LG151922, LG151923, LG151924, LG151925, LG151926, LG151927, LG151928, LG151930, LG151931, LG151932, LG151933, LG151934, LG151935, LG151936, LG151937, LG151938, LG151939, LG151940, LG151941, LG151942, LG151943, LG151944, LG151945, LG151946, LG151947, LG151948, LG151949, LG151952, LG151953, LG151954, LG151955, LG151957, LG151959, LG151961, LG151963, LG151964, LG151965, LG151967, LG151969, LG151972, LG151977, LG151978, LG151979, LG151981, LG151984, LG151985, LG151986, LG151987, LG151988, LG151989, LG151990, LG151993, LG151994, LG151996, LG151997, LG151998, LG152000, LG152001, LG152002, LG152003, LG152004, LG152005, LG152006, LG152007, LG152008, LG152009, LG152010, LG152011, LG152012, LG152013, LG152014, LG152015, LG152016, LG152017, LG152018, LG152019, LG152020, LG152021, LG152022, LG152023, LG152024, LG152025, LG152026, LG152027, LG152028, LG152029, LG152030, LG152032, LG152033, LG152034, LG152036, LG152037, LG152038, LG152039, LG152044, LG152045, LG152046, LG152048, LG152049, LG152050, LG152051, LG152052, LG152053, LG152054, LG152058, LG152059, LG152060, LG152061, LG152062, LG152063, LG152065, LG152066, LG152067, LG152069, LG152071, LG152072, LG152073, LG152074, LG152076, LG152079, LG152081, LG152082, LG152085, LG152086, LG152087, LG152088, LG152089, LG152090, LG152092, LG152093, LG152094, LG152095, LG152096, LG152097, LG152098, LG152099, LG152100, LG152101, LG152102, LG152103, LG152104, LG152105, LG152106, LG152107, LG152113, LG152114, LG152115, LG152116, LG152117, LG152118, LG152119, LG152120, LG152121, LG152122, LG152124, LG152126, LG152132, LG152133, LG152134, LG152135, LG152140, LG152141, LG152142, LG152143, LG152144, LG152145, LG152146, LG152147, LG152148, LG152150, LG152152, LG152153, LG152154, LG152155, LG152156, LG152158, LG152159, LG152160, LG152161, LG152162, LG152163, LG152164, LG152170, LG152171, LG152172, LG152173, LG152178, LG152179, MD151705, MD151706, MD151707, MD151708, MD151709, MD151710, MD151711, MD151712, MD151713, MD151717, MD151718, MD151719, MD151727, MD151728, MD151729, MD151730, MD151731, MD151733, MD151744, MD151745, MD151746, MD151748, MD151749, MD151750, MD151752, MD151753, MD151754, MD151756, MD151757, MD151758, MD151760, MD151761, MD151762, MD151766, MD151767, MD151768, MD151769, MD151770, MD151771, MD151772, MD151773, MD151774, MD151775, MD151776, MD151779, MD151780, MD151781, MD151782, MD151783, MD151785, MD151786, MD151787, MD151788, MD151789, MD151792, MD151793, MD151794, MD151795, MD151796, MD151797, MD151798, MD151799, MD151800, MD151801, MD151802, MD151803, MD151804, MD151805, MD151806, MD151807, MD151808, MD151812, MD151817, MD151818, MD151819, MD151822, MD151823, MD151824, MD151825, MD151826, MD151827, MD151828, MD151829, MD151830, MD151831, MD151832, MD151833, MD151834, MD151837, MD151839, MD151840, MD151841, MD151842, MD151843, MD151844, MD151845, MD151846, MD151847, MD151848, MD151850, MD151851, MD151852, MD151853, MD151854, MD151855, MD151856, MD151857, MD151858, MD151860, MD151861, MD151862, MD151863, MD151864, MD151865, MD151866, MD151868, MD151869, MD151870, MD151871, MD151872, MD151875, MD151876, MD151877, MD151878, MD151931, MD151932, XL151543, XL151545, XL151546, XL151547, XL151548, XL151549, XL151551, XL151552, XL151556, XL151557, XL151558, XL151559, XL151560, XL151562, XL151563, XL151564, XL151566, XL151567, XL151568, XL151570, and XL151572. ****SERIAL NUMBERS OF UNITS OUTSIDE THE US******************* LG151886, LG151887, LG151888, LG151905, LG151910, LG151911, LG151912, LG151913, LG151914, LG151915, LG151916, LG151950, LG151951, LG151958, LG151960, LG151962, LG151966, LG151973, LG151974, LG151975, LG151976, LG151980, LG151982, LG151983, LG151992, LG151995, LG151999, LG152031, LG152035, LG152040, LG152041, LG152042, LG152043, LG152047, LG152055, LG152056, LG152057, LG152064, LG152075, LG152077, LG152078, LG152080, LG152091, LG152108, LG152109, LG152110, LG152111, LG152112, LG152123, LG152125, LG152127, LG152128, LG152129, LG152130, LG152131, LG152136, LG152137, LG152138, LG152139, LG152149, LG152151, LG152157, LG152165, LG152167, LG152168, LG152169, LG152174, LG152175, LG152176, LG152177, LG152211, LG152212, LG152213, LG152214, LG152215, LG152227, LG152228, LG152229, LG152231, LG152232, MD151685, MD151686, MD151687, MD151688, MD151689, MD151690, MD151691, MD151692, MD151693, MD151694, MD151695, MD151696, MD151697, MD151698, MD151699, MD151700, MD151701, MD151702, MD151703, MD151704, MD151714, MD151715, MD151716, MD151721, MD151722, MD151723, MD151724, MD151725, MD151732, MD151734, MD151735, MD151736, MD151737, MD151738, MD151740, MD151741, MD151742, MD151755, MD151759, MD151763, MD151764, MD151765, MD151777, MD151778, MD151784, MD151790, MD151791, MD151809, MD151810, MD151811, MD151813, MD151814, MD151815, MD151816, MD151820, MD151821, MD151859, MD151873, MD151874, MD151905, MD151906, MD151907, MD151908, MD151909, MD151910, MD151911, MD151912, MD151914, MD151915, MD151916, MD151917, MD151918, MD151919, MD151920, MD151929, MD151930, XL151544, XL151550, XL151561, and XL151571.
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Recall Details

Company:: Verathon, Inc.
Reason for Recall:: Certain models and serial numbers of GlideScope GVL and AVL laryngoscope blades may separate, due to inadequate bonding of the silicone adhesive affixing the halves of the blade. The potential for blade separation may not be readily visible during routine inspection before or after intubation.
Classification:: Class I - Dangerous
Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.
Status:: terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

GlideScope Video Laryngoscope (GVL), Part Number GVL 3 - 0574-0007; GVL 4 - 0574-0001; GVL 5- 0574-0030. The system consists of a video laryngoscope and portable video monitor. The GlideScope Video Laryngoscopes are intended for use by qualified medical professionals to obtain a clear, unobstructed view of the vocal cords for medical procedures. GVL is a video laryngoscope that incorporates a high resolution color camera, an LED light source and video output to a remote monitor.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

***ADDITIONAL 72 SERIAL NUMBERS IN US AND INTERNATIONAL AS OF 12/31/15 *** LG151991, LG152083, LG152084, LG152180, LG152181, LG152183, LG152184, LG152185, LG152186, LG152187, LG152188, LG152189, LG152191, LG152192, LG152193, LG152194, LG152195, LG152196, LG152197, LG152198, LG152199, LG152201, LG152202, LG152203, LG152204, LG152205, LG152206, LG152207, LG152208, LG152209, LG152210, LG152216, LG152217, LG152218, LG152219, LG152220, LG152221, LG152222, LG152223, LG152224, LG152225, LG152226, MD151720, MD151835, MD151879, MD151880, MD151881, MD151882, MD151883, MD151885, MD151886, MD151887, MD151888, MD151891, MD151895, MD151896, MD151897, MD151898, MD151900, MD151901, MD151902, MD151903, MD151904, MD151921, MD151923, MD151924, MD151925, MD151926, MD151927, MD151928, XL151554, and XL151569. ****SERIAL NUMBERS OF UNITS IN THE US***************************************** LG151858, LG151859, LG151860, LG151861, LG151862, LG151863, LG151866, LG151868, LG151869, LG151870, LG151872, LG151873, LG151874, LG151875, LG151876, LG151877, LG151878, LG151880, LG151881, LG151882, LG151883, LG151884, LG151885, LG151890, LG151891, LG151892, LG151893, LG151894, LG151895, LG151896, LG151898, LG151899, LG151900, LG151901, LG151903, LG151904, LG151906, LG151907, LG151908, LG151909, LG151917, LG151918, LG151919, LG151920, LG151921, LG151922, LG151923, LG151924, LG151925, LG151926, LG151927, LG151928, LG151930, LG151931, LG151932, LG151933, LG151934, LG151935, LG151936, LG151937, LG151938, LG151939, LG151940, LG151941, LG151942, LG151943, LG151944, LG151945, LG151946, LG151947, LG151948, LG151949, LG151952, LG151953, LG151954, LG151955, LG151957, LG151959, LG151961, LG151963, LG151964, LG151965, LG151967, LG151969, LG151972, LG151977, LG151978, LG151979, LG151981, LG151984, LG151985, LG151986, LG151987, LG151988, LG151989, LG151990, LG151993, LG151994, LG151996, LG151997, LG151998, LG152000, LG152001, LG152002, LG152003, LG152004, LG152005, LG152006, LG152007, LG152008, LG152009, LG152010, LG152011, LG152012, LG152013, LG152014, LG152015, LG152016, LG152017, LG152018, LG152019, LG152020, LG152021, LG152022, LG152023, LG152024, LG152025, LG152026, LG152027, LG152028, LG152029, LG152030, LG152032, LG152033, LG152034, LG152036, LG152037, LG152038, LG152039, LG152044, LG152045, LG152046, LG152048, LG152049, LG152050, LG152051, LG152052, LG152053, LG152054, LG152058, LG152059, LG152060, LG152061, LG152062, LG152063, LG152065, LG152066, LG152067, LG152069, LG152071, LG152072, LG152073, LG152074, LG152076, LG152079, LG152081, LG152082, LG152085, LG152086, LG152087, LG152088, LG152089, LG152090, LG152092, LG152093, LG152094, LG152095, LG152096, LG152097, LG152098, LG152099, LG152100, LG152101, LG152102, LG152103, LG152104, LG152105, LG152106, LG152107, LG152113, LG152114, LG152115, LG152116, LG152117, LG152118, LG152119, LG152120, LG152121, LG152122, LG152124, LG152126, LG152132, LG152133, LG152134, LG152135, LG152140, LG152141, LG152142, LG152143, LG152144, LG152145, LG152146, LG152147, LG152148, LG152150, LG152152, LG152153, LG152154, LG152155, LG152156, LG152158, LG152159, LG152160, LG152161, LG152162, LG152163, LG152164, LG152170, LG152171, LG152172, LG152173, LG152178, LG152179, MD151705, MD151706, MD151707, MD151708, MD151709, MD151710, MD151711, MD151712, MD151713, MD151717, MD151718, MD151719, MD151727, MD151728, MD151729, MD151730, MD151731, MD151733, MD151744, MD151745, MD151746, MD151748, MD151749, MD151750, MD151752, MD151753, MD151754, MD151756, MD151757, MD151758, MD151760, MD151761, MD151762, MD151766, MD151767, MD151768, MD151769, MD151770, MD151771, MD151772, MD151773, MD151774, MD151775, MD151776, MD151779, MD151780, MD151781, MD151782, MD151783, MD151785, MD151786, MD151787, MD151788, MD151789, MD151792, MD151793, MD151794, MD151795, MD151796, MD151797, MD151798, MD151799, MD151800, MD151801, MD151802, MD151803, MD151804, MD151805, MD151806, MD151807, MD151808, MD151812, MD151817, MD151818, MD151819, MD151822, MD151823, MD151824, MD151825, MD151826, MD151827, MD151828, MD151829, MD151830, MD151831, MD151832, MD151833, MD151834, MD151837, MD151839, MD151840, MD151841, MD151842, MD151843, MD151844, MD151845, MD151846, MD151847, MD151848, MD151850, MD151851, MD151852, MD151853, MD151854, MD151855, MD151856, MD151857, MD151858, MD151860, MD151861, MD151862, MD151863, MD151864, MD151865, MD151866, MD151868, MD151869, MD151870, MD151871, MD151872, MD151875, MD151876, MD151877, MD151878, MD151931, MD151932, XL151543, XL151545, XL151546, XL151547, XL151548, XL151549, XL151551, XL151552, XL151556, XL151557, XL151558, XL151559, XL151560, XL151562, XL151563, XL151564, XL151566, XL151567, XL151568, XL151570, and XL151572. ****SERIAL NUMBERS OF UNITS OUTSIDE THE US******************* LG151886, LG151887, LG151888, LG151905, LG151910, LG151911, LG151912, LG151913, LG151914, LG151915, LG151916, LG151950, LG151951, LG151958, LG151960, LG151962, LG151966, LG151973, LG151974, LG151975, LG151976, LG151980, LG151982, LG151983, LG151992, LG151995, LG151999, LG152031, LG152035, LG152040, LG152041, LG152042, LG152043, LG152047, LG152055, LG152056, LG152057, LG152064, LG152075, LG152077, LG152078, LG152080, LG152091, LG152108, LG152109, LG152110, LG152111, LG152112, LG152123, LG152125, LG152127, LG152128, LG152129, LG152130, LG152131, LG152136, LG152137, LG152138, LG152139, LG152149, LG152151, LG152157, LG152165, LG152167, LG152168, LG152169, LG152174, LG152175, LG152176, LG152177, LG152211, LG152212, LG152213, LG152214, LG152215, LG152227, LG152228, LG152229, LG152231, LG152232, MD151685, MD151686, MD151687, MD151688, MD151689, MD151690, MD151691, MD151692, MD151693, MD151694, MD151695, MD151696, MD151697, MD151698, MD151699, MD151700, MD151701, MD151702, MD151703, MD151704, MD151714, MD151715, MD151716, MD151721, MD151722, MD151723, MD151724, MD151725, MD151732, MD151734, MD151735, MD151736, MD151737, MD151738, MD151740, MD151741, MD151742, MD151755, MD151759, MD151763, MD151764, MD151765, MD151777, MD151778, MD151784, MD151790, MD151791, MD151809, MD151810, MD151811, MD151813, MD151814, MD151815, MD151816, MD151820, MD151821, MD151859, MD151873, MD151874, MD151905, MD151906, MD151907, MD151908, MD151909, MD151910, MD151911, MD151912, MD151914, MD151915, MD151916, MD151917, MD151918, MD151919, MD151920, MD151929, MD151930, XL151544, XL151550, XL151561, and XL151571.