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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Laerdal Compact Suction Unit (LCSU 4), Catalog Numbers 880051, 880061, 881151, 880052, 880062, 881152 - Product Usage: It is intended for intermittent operation to remove secretions, blood or vomit from a patient s airway to allow ventilation.

Reported: January 27, 2021 Initiated: December 18, 2020 #Z-0868-2021

Product Description

Laerdal Compact Suction Unit (LCSU 4), Catalog Numbers 880051, 880061, 881151, 880052, 880062, 881152 - Product Usage: It is intended for intermittent operation to remove secretions, blood or vomit from a patient s airway to allow ventilation.

Reason for Recall

Component failures may cause the unit to lose all suction. Users will need to obtain alternate suction devices or methods, leading to a delay in treatment and, in worst case scenario, potential suffocation if alternative suction or ventilation method is not administered by the user.

Details

Units Affected
5035
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution.
Location
Suzhou, N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Laerdal Compact Suction Unit (LCSU 4), Catalog Numbers 880051, 880061, 881151, 880052, 880062, 881152 - Product Usage: It is intended for intermittent operation to remove secretions, blood or vomit from a patient s airway to allow ventilation.. Recalled by Laerdal Medical (Suzhou) Co., Ltd.. Units affected: 5035.
Why was this product recalled?
Component failures may cause the unit to lose all suction. Users will need to obtain alternate suction devices or methods, leading to a delay in treatment and, in worst case scenario, potential suffocation if alternative suction or ventilation method is not administered by the user.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on January 27, 2021. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0868-2021.