Verathon, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2015 - (Recall #: Z-0420-2016)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2015.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

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.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: November 30, 2015

Date Posted: December 23, 2015

Recall Number: Z-0420-2016

Event ID: 72642

Reason for Recall:

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.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: total 612 units (394 units in the US and 218 units outside the US)

Code Information:

***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, LG151873, LG151874, LG151875, LG151876, LG151877, LG151878, LG151880, LG151881, LG151882, LG151883, LG151884, LG151885, LG151890, LG151891, LG151892, LG151893, LG151894, LG151895, LG151896, LG151898, LG151899, LG151900, LG151901, LG151903, LG151904, LG151906, LG151907, LG151908, LG151909, LG151917, LG151918, LG151919, LG151920, LG151921, LG151922, LG151923, LG151924, LG151925, LG151926, LG151927, LG151928, LG151930, LG151931, LG151932, LG151933, LG151934, LG151935, LG151936, LG151937, LG151938, LG151939, LG151940, LG151941, LG151942, LG151943, LG151944, LG151945, LG151946, LG151947, LG151948, LG151949, LG151952, LG151953, LG151954, LG151955, LG151957, LG151959, LG151961, LG151963, LG151964, LG151965, LG151967, LG151969, LG151972, LG151977, LG151978, LG151979, LG151981, LG151984, LG151985, LG151986, LG151987, LG151988, LG151989, LG151990, LG151993, LG151994, LG151996, LG151997, LG151998, LG152000, LG152001, LG152002, LG152003, LG152004, LG152005, LG152006, LG152007, LG152008, LG152009, LG152010, LG152011, LG152012, LG152013, LG152014, LG152015, LG152016, LG152017, LG152018, LG152019, LG152020, LG152021, LG152022, LG152023, LG152024, LG152025, LG152026, LG152027, LG152028, LG152029, LG152030, LG152032, LG152033, LG152034, LG152036, LG152037, LG152038, LG152039, LG152044, LG152045, LG152046, LG152048, LG152049, LG152050, LG152051, LG152052, LG152053, LG152054, LG152058, LG152059, LG152060, LG152061, LG152062, LG152063, LG152065, LG152066, LG152067, LG152069, LG152071, LG152072, LG152073, LG152074, LG152076, LG152079, LG152081, LG152082, LG152085, LG152086, LG152087, LG152088, LG152089, LG152090, LG152092, LG152093, LG152094, LG152095, LG152096, LG152097, LG152098, LG152099, LG152100, LG152101, LG152102, LG152103, LG152104, LG152105, LG152106, LG152107, LG152113, LG152114, LG152115, LG152116, LG152117, LG152118, LG152119, LG152120, LG152121, LG152122, LG152124, LG152126, LG152132, LG152133, LG152134, LG152135, LG152140, LG152141, LG152142, LG152143, LG152144, LG152145, LG152146, LG152147, LG152148, LG152150, LG152152, LG152153, LG152154, LG152155, LG152156, LG152158, LG152159, LG152160, LG152161, LG152162, LG152163, LG152164, LG152170, LG152171, LG152172, LG152173, LG152178, LG152179, MD151705, MD151706, MD151707, MD151708, MD151709, MD151710, MD151711, MD151712, MD151713, MD151717, MD151718, MD151719, MD151727, MD151728, MD151729, MD151730, MD151731, MD151733, MD151744, MD151745, MD151746, MD151748, MD151749, MD151750, MD151752, MD151753, MD151754, MD151756, MD151757, MD151758, MD151760, MD151761, MD151762, MD151766, MD151767, MD151768, MD151769, MD151770, MD151771, MD151772, MD151773, MD151774, MD151775, MD151776, MD151779, MD151780, MD151781, MD151782, MD151783, MD151785, MD151786, MD151787, MD151788, MD151789, MD151792, MD151793, MD151794, MD151795, MD151796, MD151797, MD151798, MD151799, MD151800, MD151801, MD151802, MD151803, MD151804, MD151805, MD151806, MD151807, MD151808, MD151812, MD151817, MD151818, MD151819, MD151822, MD151823, MD151824, MD151825, MD151826, MD151827, MD151828, MD151829, MD151830, MD151831, MD151832, MD151833, MD151834, MD151837, MD151839, MD151840, MD151841, MD151842, MD151843, MD151844, MD151845, MD151846, MD151847, MD151848, MD151850, MD151851, MD151852, MD151853, MD151854, MD151855, MD151856, MD151857, MD151858, MD151860, MD151861, MD151862, MD151863, MD151864, MD151865, MD151866, MD151868, MD151869, MD151870, MD151871, MD151872, MD151875, MD151876, MD151877, MD151878, MD151931, MD151932, XL151543, XL151545, XL151546, XL151547, XL151548, XL151549, XL151551, XL151552, XL151556, XL151557, XL151558, XL151559, XL151560, XL151562, XL151563, XL151564, XL151566, XL151567, XL151568, XL151570, and XL151572. ****SERIAL NUMBERS OF UNITS OUTSIDE THE US******************* LG151886, LG151887, LG151888, LG151905, LG151910, LG151911, LG151912, LG151913, LG151914, LG151915, LG151916, LG151950, LG151951, LG151958, LG151960, LG151962, LG151966, LG151973, LG151974, LG151975, LG151976, LG151980, LG151982, LG151983, LG151992, LG151995, LG151999, LG152031, LG152035, LG152040, LG152041, LG152042, LG152043, LG152047, LG152055, LG152056, LG152057, LG152064, LG152075, LG152077, LG152078, LG152080, LG152091, LG152108, LG152109, LG152110, LG152111, LG152112, LG152123, LG152125, LG152127, LG152128, LG152129, LG152130, LG152131, LG152136, LG152137, LG152138, LG152139, LG152149, LG152151, LG152157, LG152165, LG152167, LG152168, LG152169, LG152174, LG152175, LG152176, LG152177, LG152211, LG152212, LG152213, LG152214, LG152215, LG152227, LG152228, LG152229, LG152231, LG152232, MD151685, MD151686, MD151687, MD151688, MD151689, MD151690, MD151691, MD151692, MD151693, MD151694, MD151695, MD151696, MD151697, MD151698, MD151699, MD151700, MD151701, MD151702, MD151703, MD151704, MD151714, MD151715, MD151716, MD151721, MD151722, MD151723, MD151724, MD151725, MD151732, MD151734, MD151735, MD151736, MD151737, MD151738, MD151740, MD151741, MD151742, MD151755, MD151759, MD151763, MD151764, MD151765, MD151777, MD151778, MD151784, MD151790, MD151791, MD151809, MD151810, MD151811, MD151813, MD151814, MD151815, MD151816, MD151820, MD151821, MD151859, MD151873, MD151874, MD151905, MD151906, MD151907, MD151908, MD151909, MD151910, MD151911, MD151912, MD151914, MD151915, MD151916, MD151917, MD151918, MD151919, MD151920, MD151929, MD151930, XL151544, XL151550, XL151561, and XL151571.

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide including Puerto Rico) and Internationally to Bahrain, Belgium, Bermuda, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Canada, China , Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, India , Indonesia, Iran , Israel, Italy , Japan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Malaysia, Morocco, Palestinian Territories, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Republic of Serbia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, and U.A.E.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated