Laerdal Medical recalls specific models of Compact Suction Units 4 RTCA due to potential electromagnetic noise exceeding safety limits for medical use. Affected units may have catalog numbers 880052, 880062, or 881152.
units manufactured in a limited time period may emit electromagnetic noise beyond the acceptable limits for RTCA application specified in RTCA DO-160G Chapter 21, Equipment Category M.
Laerdal Medical is recalling certain Compact Suction Unit 4 RTCA models because they may emit electromagnetic noise beyond acceptable levels for medical equipment. This could pose a risk to medical procedures if the noise interferes with sensitive equipment.
The units may emit electromagnetic noise that exceeds safety standards for RTCA applications. This noise could potentially interfere with sensitive medical equipment during procedures, though the risk is not severe enough to cause injury.
Medical professionals using the recalled suction units in hospitals or clinics are most at risk. Patients receiving care with these units may also be affected if the noise disrupts medical procedures.
Check for catalog numbers 880052, 880062, or 881152 on the unit. The units are labeled as 'Laerdal Compact Suction Unit 4 RTCA' and may have a unique identifier (UDI-DI) starting with 070454320885 or 070454320671.
Look for catalog numbers 880052, 880062, or 881152 on the suction unit.
The units may emit electromagnetic noise beyond acceptable limits for RTCA medical applications, which could interfere with sensitive equipment.
Laerdal Compact Suction Unit 4 RTCA models with catalog numbers 880052, 880062, or 881152.
No action is required if the units do not emit excessive noise. The recall is for potential interference, not immediate safety risks.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Laerdal to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1341-2026 — Laerdal Laerdal Hello, I own a Laerdal that is covered by recall Z-1341-2026 from Laerdal. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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