Laerdal Medical Corporation: Medical Device Recall in 2017 - (Recall #: Z-1873-2017)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2017.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

Laerdal Compact Suction Unit ¿ 4 under the following labels: 1) 300 ml (3.3 lbs) canister version - CATALOG #(s): 88006101 - LCSU 4, 300 ml Complete unit (US), 88006103 - LCSU 4, 300 ml Complete unit (UK), 88006140 - LCSU 4, 300 ml Complete unit (EUR), 881151 - Replacement unit, 88006201 - LCSU 4, 300 ml, RTCA Complete unit (US), 88006203 - LCSU 4, 300 ml, RTCA Complete unit (UK), 88006240 - LCSU 4, 300 ml, RTCA Complete unit (EUR) and 881152 - Replacement Unit, RTCA; 2) 88005101 - LCSU 4, 800 ml Complete unit (US), 88005103 - LCSU 4, 800 ml Complete unit (UK), ¿ 88005140 - LCSU 4, 800 ml Complete unit (EUR), 88005201 - LCSU 4, 800 ml, RTCA Complete unit (US), 88005203 - LCSU 4, 800 ml, RTCA Complete unit (UK), 88005240 - LCSU 4, 800 ml, RTCA Complete unit (EUR) & 2) 800 ml (4.3 lbs) canister version - CATALOG #(s): 88005101, 88005201 (RTCA)

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: January 8, 2017

Date Posted: April 26, 2017

Recall Number: Z-1873-2017

Event ID: 76744

Reason for Recall:

The On/Off functionality in the LCSU 4 is controlled by electronic components, one of which might be damaged.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 4,377 units

Code Information:

Affected units are labelled with Manufacturing Dates in the range 20150501 to 20161028.

Distribution Pattern:

Nationwide

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated