RecallDepth

LAERDAL Silicone Resuscitator (LSR), Pediatric Size, containing an Intake/Reservoir Valve. Sold as Part Nos: 860050-Pediatric Basic w/o Mask in Carton; 860051-Pediatric Complete in Carton; 860052-Standard Child w/Child Mask 3-4 in Carton; 860053-Pediatric Complete in Compact Case; 860055-Pediatric Complete in Display Case; 860056-Standard Term-Baby w/Infant Mask 0-1 in Carton; 865500-Pediatric Upgrade Kit . Responsible firm on the label: Distributed in the U.S. by Laerdal Medical Corporation, Wappingers Falls, NY, Made in Norway.

Company
Laerdal Medical Corporation
Recall Initiated
December 23, 2003
Posted
February 10, 2004
Terminated
November 16, 2005
Recall Number
Z-0518-04
Quantity
766 units
Firm Location
Wappingers Falls, NY

Reason for Recall

Potential for the Flap Valve component of the Intake/Reservoir Valve to become dislodged from its mount, rendering the resuscitator inoperative.

Distribution

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.

Lot / Code Info

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.

Root Cause

Other

Action Taken

Letters issued on 1/14/2004. The recall involves the replacement of the Inner Part of the Intake/Reservoir Valve, which is part of the Laerdal Silicone Resuscitator. Recall is to the user level.

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