FDA-Device2020-01-22Class II

BriteBlade Pro Single-Use Fiber Optic Handle and Blade Mac 3, CE 0120, Do not Re-use, Rx Only, REF, 040-333U, Sterile EO, Qty 10, (01)15055788724138(17)230801(10)180900072 The device is intended for direct vision laryngoscopy to obtain an illuminated view of the vocal cords and the glottis by insertion into the oral cavity to manipulate the tongue and/or the epiglottis.

Flexicare Medical Ltd.
Hazard

The firm has received reports that the spring/washer/bearing components in the block of the laryngoscope blade become loose and separated from the device. If the blade is disengage over the patient's mount it is a possibility that any loose parts could enter the oral cavity which could cause a delay in the procedure while retrieving loose parts.

Sold states
US: Nationwide OUS: Australia, Canada, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Italy, Kuwait, Lebanon, Netherlands, Panama, Romania, Russia, South Korea, UAE, UK
Affected count
1,024,890 devices
Manufactured in
Cynon Valley Business Park, Mountain Ash, Rhondda Cynon Taff, United Kingdom
Products
BriteBlade Pro Single-Use Fiber Optic Handle and Blade Mac 3, CE 0120, Do not Re-use, Rx Only, REF, 040-333U, Sterile EO, Qty 10, (01)15055788724138(17)230801(10)180900072 The device is intended for direct vision laryngoscopy to obtain an illuminated view of the vocal cords and the glottis by insertion into the oral cavity to manipulate the tongue and/or the epiglottis.

Official notice

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-0803-2020

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