Verathon GlideScope Go Monitors: Fluid Ingress Risk Due to IP Rating Failure
Verathon recalls GlideScope Go Monitors with specific serial numbers and software versions for potential fluid ingress due to failed IP67 rating, which could cause loss of functionality.
Lower-risk recall
Handheld video monitor failed to meet the labeled IP67 rating which may allow fluid ingress into the monitor resulting in loss of functionality.
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What happened, in plain English
Verathon is recalling certain GlideScope Go Monitors that may not meet their labeled IP67 rating. This could allow fluids to enter the device, potentially causing it to stop working. Affected units have specific serial numbers and software versions. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/62246-verathon-glidescope-go-monitors-fluid-ingress-risk-due-to-ip.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/62246-verathon-glidescope-go-monitors-fluid-ingress-risk-due-to-ip · Updated August 19, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-2172-2021
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“Verathon GlideScope Go Monitors: Fluid Ingress Risk Due to IP Rating Failure.” GovInfoNow, updated August 19, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/62246-verathon-glidescope-go-monitors-fluid-ingress-risk-due-to-ip. Based on FDA recall #Z-2172-2021 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-2172-2021%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The monitors were designed to be waterproof and dustproof (IP67 rating), but some units failed to meet this standard. Fluids entering the device could cause it to malfunction, but this does not pose a direct health risk to users.
Who’s affected
Users of medical-grade handheld video monitors with the specific serial numbers and software versions listed in the recall. Most at risk are healthcare professionals using these devices in clinical settings.
How to tell if you have this one
Check your GlideScope Go Monitor's serial number and software version. Affected units have serial numbers starting with HM and software version v.1.4 as listed in the recall.
- Brand
Verathon- Category
Medical device
What to do — step by step
Check Your Device
Verify your GlideScope Go Monitor's serial number and software version against the list provided in the recall.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in 50 states and D.C. and Puerto Rico, and outside the U.S.
FDA distribution: “U.S.: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, Guam, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, Puerto Rico, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV and WY. O.U.S.:…” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
States: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming.
Recall timeline
FDA published this recall 41 days after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class III
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
Do I need to stop using my GlideScope Go Monitor?
No, but you should check if your device is affected by the recall. If it is, you may need to contact Verathon for further instructions.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #Z-2172-2021 (July 1, 2021) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-2172-2021 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 19, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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