FDA Device recall Z-0803-2020
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)15055…
- FDA Device
- Class II
- terminated
- Published 2020-01-22
On 2020-01-22 the FDA classified a Class II recall of 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)15055… by Flexicare Medical, citing 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 disengag….
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| Agency | FDA Device |
|---|---|
| Recall number | Z-0803-2020 |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | terminated |
| Initiated | 2019-11-27 |
| Published | 2020-01-22 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:55 UTC |
| Company | Flexicare Medical |
| Distribution | US |
Product
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.
Reason
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.
Identifiers
| code_info | Part Number/Lot Number 040-333U 170900328 I OGH 040-333U 180800461 I OGH 040-333U 180900072 I OGH 040-333U 180900…Part Number/Lot Number 040-333U 170900328 I OGH 040-333U 180800461 I OGH 040-333U 180900072 I OGH 040-333U 180900104 I OGH 040-333U 181000107 I OGH 040-333U 181100013 I OGH 040-333U 181100097 I OGH 040-333U 181200024 I OGH |
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Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:55 UTC. Current status: terminated.
Source
Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0803-2020%22
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