FDA Device recall Z-0420-2016

GlideScope Video Laryngoscope (GVL), Part Number GVL 3 - 0574-0007

FDA Device
Class II
terminated
Published 2015-12-23

On 2015-12-23 the FDA classified a Class II recall of GlideScope Video Laryngoscope (GVL), Part Number GVL 3 - 0574-0007 by Verathon, citing 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.….

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Agency	FDA Device
Recall number	Z-0420-2016
Classification	Class II
Status	terminated
Initiated	2015-11-30
Published	2015-12-23
Last updated	2026-09-13 11:53 UTC
Company	Verathon
Distribution	US

Product

GlideScope Video Laryngoscope (GVL), Part Number GVL 3 - 0574-0007; GVL 4 - 0574-0001; GVL 5- 0574-0030. The system consists of a video laryngoscope and portable video monitor. The GlideScope Video Laryngoscopes are intended for use by qualified medical professionals to obtain a clear, unobstructed view of the vocal cords for medical procedures. GVL is a video laryngoscope that incorporates a high resolution color camera, an LED light source and video output to a remote monitor.

Reason

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.

Identifiers

code_info	*ADDITIONAL 72 SERIAL NUMBERS IN US AND INTERNATIONAL AS OF 12/31/15 * LG151991, LG152083, LG152084, LG152180, L… *ADDITIONAL 72 SERIAL NUMBERS IN US AND INTERNATIONAL AS OF 12/31/15 * LG151991, LG152083, LG152084, LG152180, LG152181, LG152183, LG152184, LG152185, LG152186, LG152187, LG152188, LG152189, LG152191, LG152192, LG152193, LG152194, LG152195, LG152196, LG152197, LG152198, LG152199, LG152201, LG152202, LG152203, LG152204, LG152205, LG152206, LG152207, LG152208, LG152209, LG152210, LG152216, LG152217, LG152218, LG152219, LG152220, LG152221, LG152222, LG152223, LG152224, LG152225, LG152226, MD151720, MD151835, MD151879, MD151880, MD151881, MD151882, MD151883, MD151885, MD151886, MD151887, MD151888, MD151891, MD151895, MD151896, MD151897, MD151898, MD151900, MD151901, MD151902, MD151903, MD151904, MD151921, MD151923, MD151924, MD151925, MD151926, MD151927, MD151928, XL151554, and XL151569. **SERIAL NUMBERS OF UNITS IN THE US*************************************** LG151858, LG151859, LG151860, LG151861, LG151862, LG151863, LG151866, LG151868, LG151869, LG151870, LG151872,

code_info

***ADDITIONAL 72 SERIAL NUMBERS IN US AND INTERNATIONAL AS OF 12/31/15 *** LG151991, LG152083, LG152084, LG152180, L…

***ADDITIONAL 72 SERIAL NUMBERS IN US AND INTERNATIONAL AS OF 12/31/15 *** LG151991, LG152083, LG152084, LG152180, LG152181, LG152183, LG152184, LG152185, LG152186, LG152187, LG152188, LG152189, LG152191, LG152192, LG152193, LG152194, LG152195, LG152196, LG152197, LG152198, LG152199, LG152201, LG152202, LG152203, LG152204, LG152205, LG152206, LG152207, LG152208, LG152209, LG152210, LG152216, LG152217, LG152218, LG152219, LG152220, LG152221, LG152222, LG152223, LG152224, LG152225, LG152226, MD151720, MD151835, MD151879, MD151880, MD151881, MD151882, MD151883, MD151885, MD151886, MD151887, MD151888, MD151891, MD151895, MD151896, MD151897, MD151898, MD151900, MD151901, MD151902, MD151903, MD151904, MD151921, MD151923, MD151924, MD151925, MD151926, MD151927, MD151928, XL151554, and XL151569. ****SERIAL NUMBERS OF UNITS IN THE US***************************************** LG151858, LG151859, LG151860, LG151861, LG151862, LG151863, LG151866, LG151868, LG151869, LG151870, LG151872,

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:53 UTC. Current status: terminated.

Source

Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0420-2016%22

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