FDA Recall Terminated

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.

Recall: Z-0973-2018 · Initiated August 31, 2017

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0973-2018
Event Number
79190
Firm
Laerdal Medical Corporation
FEI Number
2425852
Product Code
JCX
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
No Marketing Application
Initiated
August 31, 2017
Terminated
June 13, 2018
Address
167 Myers Corners Rd PO Box 1840, Wappingers Falls, NY, 12590-3869

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

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.

Action

On September 5, 2017, a letter was mailed to customers notifying them that they received one of the units subject to recall. The letter requested that the customer return the affected item for a replacement. Questions or concerns can be directed to 1-877-523-7325 or email: [email protected] , referencing the following number: 2017-R-05.

Distribution

Nationally

Quantity

204