Severity
Critical
FDA Devices recall · Reported July 15, 2020
When video laryngoscopy system users apply, twisting motions while connecting the blade in the HDMI port, or excessive torsion to the connection port, this force is transferred to…
Verathon, Inc. recalled GlideScope Core OneTouch Smart Cable, REF: 0800 0601, an accessory to the GlideScope Vide… - a critical-severity action.
GlideScope Core OneTouch Smart Cable, REF: 0800 0601, an accessory to the GlideScope Vide… was recalled by Verathon, Inc. in July 15, 2020. Reason: When video laryngoscopy system users apply, twisting motions while connecting the blade in the HDMI port, or …. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2476-2020 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Verathon, Inc. issued this critical-severity FDA Devices recall-When video laryngoscopy system users apply, twisting motions while connecting the blade in the HDMI port, or ….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2476-2020 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-2476-2020) was formally reported on July 15, 2020, with the manufacturer initiating the action on June 5, 2020. It is classified under Critical severity (Class I), with a current status of Terminated. Verathon, Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Bothell, WA. Federal records list the affected scope as 437.
The documented reason for this recall is: When video laryngoscopy system users apply, twisting motions while connecting the blade in the HDMI port, or excessive torsion to the connection port, this force is transferred to the HDMI PCB, which may result in video… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) and countries of: Australia and United Kingdom.. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified high severity.
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Severity
Critical
Affected scope
437
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
GlideScope Core OneTouch Smart Cable, REF: 0800 0601, an accessory to the GlideScope Video Laryngoscope System Per PLRA: The Core OneTouch Cables (Reusable Device) is ancillary equipment used with the Core 10 and Core 15 monitors. The monitor and workstation are intended to work with video endoscopes, in conjunction with ancillary equipment, for endoscopic procedures.
When video laryngoscopy system users apply, twisting motions while connecting the blade in the HDMI port, or excessive torsion to the connection port, this force is transferred to the HDMI PCB, which may result in video synchronization interruption, loss of live image/blank screen, no cameras connected monitor warning, may present risk to patients, in which time to intubation is more critical.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Critical (Class I) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-2476-2020 |
| Date reported | July 15, 2020 |
| Date initiated | June 5, 2020 |
| Recalling firm | Verathon, Inc. |
| Firm location | Bothell, WA |
| Affected scope | 437 |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) and countries of: Australia and United Kingdom. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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