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FDA Devices recall · Reported August 28, 2024

McGrath Mac Video Laryngoscope, REF: 300-000-000 , Non-Sterile, Rx Only

Battery management system within Laryngoscope devices may deplete below the deign threshold which may result in thermal event followed by risk of explosion.

Recall #
Z-2636-2024
Affected scope
75,544 units
Initiated
July 9, 2024
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Covidien recalled McGrath Mac Video Laryngoscope, REF: 300-000-000 , Non-Sterile, Rx Only - a critical-severity action.

McGrath Mac Video Laryngoscope, REF: 300-000-000 , Non-Sterile, Rx Only was recalled by Covidien in August 28, 2024. Reason: Battery management system within Laryngoscope devices may deplete below the deign threshold which may result …. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2636-2024 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Covidien issued this critical-severity FDA Devices recall-Battery management system within Laryngoscope devices may deplete below the deign threshold which may result ….

Critical
severity level
76K units
affected scope
Class I
classification
August 28, 2024
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2636-2024 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) 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, 6 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.

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Where this recall sits in its category - 41,021 medical devices recalls on record

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Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified high severity.

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

Product description

McGrath Mac Video Laryngoscope, REF: 300-000-000 , Non-Sterile, Rx Only

Reason for recall

Battery management system within Laryngoscope devices may deplete below the deign threshold which may result in thermal event followed by risk of explosion.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Devices recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Critical (Class I)
Status Ongoing
Recall number Z-2636-2024
Date reported August 28, 2024
Date initiated July 9, 2024
Recalling firm Covidien
Firm location Boulder, CO
Affected scope 75,544 units
Distribution Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, SD, …

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Scale of Impact

75,544 units units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) -
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) ✓ This recall
Large-scale (100K – 1M units) -
Massive (≥1M units) -

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

What to do with this recall

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  • This is a Class I (high-risk) recall, stop using the product immediately and follow the disposal or return instructions. What to do next

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
McGrath Mac Video Laryngoscope, REF: 300-000-000 , Non-Sterile, Rx Only. Recalled by Covidien. Units affected: 75,544 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Battery management system within Laryngoscope devices may deplete below the deign threshold which may result in thermal event followed by risk of explosion.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on August 28, 2024. Severity: Critical. Recall number: Z-2636-2024.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands and the countries of Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belgium, Bermuda, Bhutan, Bosnia, Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Canary Islands, Cayman Islands, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican, Rep. Dutch Antilles, Egypt, El Salvador, Estonia, Faroe Islands, Fiji, Finland, France, French Guiana, French Polynesia, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iran, Islamic, Republic of Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Korea, Republic of Kosovo, Kuwait, Latvia, Lebanon, Libya, Lithuania Luxembourg Macao Malaysia Maldives Malta Martinique Mauritius Mexico Moldova, Republic of Mongolia, Morocco, Nepal, Netherlands, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Nigeria, North Macedonia, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Reunion Romania, Russian Federation, Rwanda, Saint Martin, Saint Pierre And Miquelon, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Togo Trinidad And Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Viet Nam, Virgin Islands, U.S. Wallis And Futuna..
Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device?
Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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