FDA-Device2015-12-23Class II
GlideScope AVL Video Laryngoscope (AVL), Part Number AVL 3- 0574-0115; AVL 4-0574-0116, AVL 5- 0574-0117. AVL is a video laryngoscope that incorporates a high resolution color camera, an LED light source and video output to a remote monitor. This system has a digital platform.
Verathon, Inc.
Hazard
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.
Sold states
Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide including Puerto Rico) and Internationally to Bahrain, Belgium, Bermuda, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Canada, China , Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, India , Indonesia, Iran , Israel, Italy , Japan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Malaysia, Morocco, Palestinian Territories, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Republic of Serbia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, and U.A.E.
Affected count
448 units (189 units in US and 259 units outside US)
Manufactured in
20001 N Creek Pkwy, N/A, Bothell, WA, United States
Products
GlideScope AVL Video Laryngoscope (AVL), Part Number AVL 3- 0574-0115; AVL 4-0574-0116, AVL 5- 0574-0117. AVL is a video laryngoscope that incorporates a high resolution color camera, an LED light source and video output to a remote monitor. This system has a digital platform.
Official notice
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-0421-2016Don't want to check this manually?
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