The Food and Drug Administration announced on Sept. 28, 2023, that Covidien is recalling McGRATH MAC Video Laryngoscopes because defective units designated for destruction were stolen and distributed for sale. The agency said the devices failed quality tests and may result in failed laryngoscopy or intubation.
How to tell if you have it
- Brand: Covidien
- Product: McGRATH MAC Video Laryngoscopes, REF: 301-000-000
- UDI-DI: 10884521776494, 20884521823393
- Affected serial numbers include 000063 through 130462 as listed in the record
The hazard
The FDA said the defective video laryngoscopes did not pass quality tests established for the product. The agency stated that use of these devices may result in failed laryngoscopy and/or intubation.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Covidien has had 14 other recalls since March 5, 2021. Recent brand recalls include a June 23, 2025, recall of Bedside SpO2 Monitors for alarm failures and a May 21, 2025, recall of Newport HT70 Ventilators for potential shutdown risks. Other recent recalls of similar products include the April 23, 2026, Covidien Mon-a-Therm Stethoscope Recall and the April 23, 2026, Covidien Mon-a-Therm Temperature Probe Recall.