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Z-2021-2024Class II

Brand Name: GlideScope Core 15-inch Monitor Model/Catalog Number: 0570-0404 Product Description: Serialized...

Verathon Inc. / initiated 2024-04-29 / Open, Classified / root cause: software

Verathon, Inc. began a recall of Brand Name: GlideScope Core 15-inch Monitor Model/Catalog Number: 0570-0404 Product Description: Serialized Monitor on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "Due to software issues, their is the potential for loss of image or a degradation of the image when using the monitor with other connectable devices". As of , the recall status on record is Open, Classified, and MDM tags the root cause as software.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-2021-2024
Classification
Class II
Status
Open, Classified
Initiated
Posted
Recalling firm
Verathon Inc.
Product
Brand Name: GlideScope Core 15-inch Monitor Model/Catalog Number: 0570-0404 Product Description: Serialized Monitor
Product code
CCW Laryngoscope, Rigid
Reason for recall
Due to software issues, their is the potential for loss of image or a degradation of the image when using the monitor with other connectable devices.
Root cause tag
software
FDA root cause
Software Manufacturing/Software Deployment
Action
On April 30, 2024, Verathon issued "Urgent Medical Device Correction" notification via FedEx. Verathon asked consignees to take the following actions: 1. Plug your GlideScope Core 15 or Core 15 FHD into the power supply and connect to a hospital-grade power outlet. 2. Use the enclosed USB drive with the corrective software upgrade and related instructions to upgrade your GlideScope Core 15 or Core 15 FHD monitor(s) (approximately 5-7 minutes for the upgrade). 3.Verify the software version on the Administrative Settings tab. OR 4.Contact Verathon Customer Care to contact your Territory Manager to perform the upgrade at your facility. 5.Complete the Correction Response Form in this packet and return it to Verathon via email to [email protected]. While your fleet is being updated to the latest software, you can continue using the GlideScope Core 15 or Core 15 FHD Monitor. Always ensure that alternative airway management methods and equipment are readily available, per the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) guidelines.
Quantity in commerce
2568 devices
Distribution
US: AK AL AR AZ CA CO CT DC 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 ON OR PA QLD RI SC SD TN TX UT VA VIC WA WI WV WY OUS: Hong Kong, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia
Product codes and lots
Software Version: v1.9 and earlier/ UDI: UDI/DI: 00879123006639

Enforcement reports

One row per recalled product line
FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-2021-2024
Recall numberClassStatusVoluntary or mandatedReport dateClassified
Z-2021-2024Class IIOngoingVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-2022-2024Class IIOngoingVoluntary: Firm initiated