Z-0973-2018 Class II Terminated

Recalled by Laerdal Medical Corporation — Wappingers Falls, NY

Recall Details

Product Type
Devices
Report Date
March 21, 2018
Initiation Date
August 31, 2017
Termination Date
June 13, 2018
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Quantity
204

Product Description

LCSU 4, Laerdal Compact Suction Unit The LCSU 4 is a portable, electrically powered, medical suction device intended for field and transport use. It is intended for intermittent operation to remove secretions, blood or vomit from a patient s airway to allow ventilation. Higher vacuum levels are generally selected for oropharyngeal suction, and lower vacuum levels are usually selected for tracheal suctioning and the suctioning of children and infants.

Reason for Recall

A shipment of LCSU 4 suction units and canisters attempted importation into the United States but was refused by FDA for lack of necessary approvals with CDRH by the foreign firms.

Distribution Pattern

Nationally

Code Information

Affected SNs between: 170401A0001 and 170401A0270