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.
- Company
- Laerdal Medical Corporation
- Recall Initiated
- August 31, 2017
- Terminated
- June 13, 2018
- Recall Number
- Z-0973-2018
- Quantity
- 204
- Firm Location
- Wappingers Falls, NY
Reason for Recall
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.
Distribution
Nationally
Lot / Code Info
Affected SNs between: 170401A0001 and 170401A0270
Root Cause
No Marketing Application
Action Taken
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: customerservice@laerdal.com , referencing the following number: 2017-R-05.
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