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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Device product

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.

Z-0973-2018

August 31, 2017

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Laerdal Medical Corporation
Event
Event 79190
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
204
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-0973-2018

Official wording

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.

Code information: Affected SNs between: 170401A0001 and 170401A0270

Distribution pattern: Nationally

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    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.