Recall of Device Recall McGrath MAC2 Video Laryngoscope Blades

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Aircraft Medical Limited.

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    69805
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0494-2015
  • Event Initiated Date
    2014-11-04
  • Event Date Posted
    2014-12-02
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
  • Event Terminated Date
    2017-11-17
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    Laryngoscope, rigid - Product Code CCW
  • Reason
    The blade retaining clip may be difficult to engage and thereby increase the possibility of a blade becoming disconnected during intubation, specifically when the device is being retracted from the patients mouth.
  • Action
    Aircraft Medical Limited sent a recall notification letter dated November 4, 2014 to the sole US consignee. The letter included instructions for the consignee to: 1) check its own stock and its customers' stock for the recalled products; 2) arrange for any remaining stock to be removed from use. Customers with any questions can contact Aircraft Medical by e-mail at ac@aircraftmedical.com.

Device

  • Model / Serial
    Product Code: 350-017-000.   Lot Numbers and Expiration Dates: Lot 13121202, Expires 2016/12/11; Lot 13122301, Expires 2016/12/25; Lot 13042401, Expires 2017/5/5; Lot 14030501, Expires 2017/3/16; Lot 14031814, Expires 2017/3/26; Lot 14061616, Expires 2017/6/25.
  • Product Classification
  • Device Class
    1
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide in the state of GA and the countries of Austria, China, Denmark, Finland, France, Hong Kong, Israel, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, and Turkey.
  • Product Description
    McGrath MAC2 Video Laryngoscope Blades || Product supplied in box of 50 items, each individually peel-pouched and EtO sterilized. || Product Usage: Single Use, sterile video laryngoscope blade for use with McGRATH MAC Video Laryngoscopes
  • Manufacturer

Manufacturer

  • Manufacturer Address
    Aircraft Medical Limited, 9-10 SAINT ANDREW SQUARE, EDINBURGH United Kingdom
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
  • Manufacturer comment
    “If our surveillance systems identify a potential performance issue, our personnel promptly evaluate the problem, including, when appropriate, conducting root cause investigations and internal testing to assess whether the product continues to meet specifications and defined performance criteria,” Medtronic told ICIJ in a statement. “In some cases, based on this evaluation, Medtronic may determine that a recall is necessary.” The company said that it communicates with healthcare providers and/or patients and provide recommendations to address such issues. Medtronic noted that these communications can include letters, emails, calls, press releases, physician notifications and social media postings, as well as informing the FDA and other regulators of the actions.
  • Source
    USFDA