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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Device product

BriteBlade Pro Single-Use Fiber Optic Handle and Blade Mac 3, CE 0120, Do not Re-use, Rx Only, REF, 040-333U, Sterile EO, Qty 10, (01)15055788724138(17)230801(10)180900072 The device is intended for direct vision laryngoscopy to obtain an illuminated view of the vocal cords and the glottis by insertion into the oral cavity to manipulate the tongue and/or the epiglottis.

Z-0803-2020

November 27, 2019

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Flexicare Medical Ltd.
Event
Event 84367
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
1,024,890 devices
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-0803-2020

Official wording

Reason: The firm has received reports that the spring/washer/bearing components in the block of the laryngoscope blade become loose and separated from the device. If the blade is disengage over the patient's mount it is a possibility that any loose parts could enter the oral cavity which could cause a delay in the procedure while retrieving loose parts.

Code information: Part Number/Lot Number 040-333U 170900328 I OGH 040-333U 180800461 I OGH 040-333U 180900072 I OGH 040-333U 180900104 I OGH 040-333U 181000107 I OGH 040-333U 181100013 I OGH 040-333U 181100097 I OGH 040-333U 181200024 I OGH

Distribution pattern: US: Nationwide OUS: Australia, Canada, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Italy, Kuwait, Lebanon, Netherlands, Panama, Romania, Russia, South Korea, UAE, UK

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    The firm has received reports that the spring/washer/bearing components in the block of the laryngoscope blade become loose and separated from the device. If the blade is disengage over the patient's mount it is a possibility that any loose parts could enter the oral cavity which could cause a delay in the procedure while retrieving loose parts.