LAERDAL Silicone Resuscitator (LSR), Preterm Size, containing an Intake/Reservoir Valve. Sold as Part Nos: 850050-Preterm Basic w/o Mask in Carton; 850051-Preterm Complete in Carton; 850053-Preterm Complete in Compact Case; 850055-Preterm Complete in Display Case; 855500-Preterm Update Kit. Responsible firm on the label: Distributed in the U.S. by Laerdal Medical Corporation, Wappingers Falls, NY, Made in Norway.
Model / Serial
All product shipped after 1/29/2003 is affected. The following lot numbers are the lot numbers for adult, pediatric and preterm size LSR: 0403, 0703, 0803, 0903, 1003, 1103, 1203, 1303, 1403, 1503, 1603, 1703, 1803, 1903, 2003, 2103, 2203, 2303, 2503, 2703, 2903, 3103, 3203, 3303, 3503, 3603, 3703, 3803, 3903, 4003, 4103, 4203, 4303, 4403, 4503, 4603, 4703, 4803, 4903. NOTE: customers were NOT provided with lot numbers. They were instructed to visually examine the Intake/Reservoir valve in order to determine if they have affected product.
Product was shipped to approximately 264 customers nationwide, and 3 foreign consignees (Mexico, Brazil and Northern Mariana Islands). Product was also sold to a few exporters who shipped units to unknown countries. Customers include distributors and end users. There were 2,403 parts shipped to Laerdal Medical Canada, Ltd., Toronto, Ontario, Canada. That firm is responsible for conducting an independent recall, reportedly with the knowledge of the Canadian government.
Product Description
LAERDAL Silicone Resuscitator (LSR), Preterm Size, containing an Intake/Reservoir Valve. Sold as Part Nos: 850050-Preterm Basic w/o Mask in Carton; 850051-Preterm Complete in Carton; 850053-Preterm Complete in Compact Case; 850055-Preterm Complete in Display Case; 855500-Preterm Update Kit. Responsible firm on the label: Distributed in the U.S. by Laerdal Medical Corporation, Wappingers Falls, NY, Made in Norway.