Laerdal Medical recalls LCSU 4 suction units with catalog numbers 880051-881152. Component failures may cause loss of suction, risking delayed treatment or suffocation in medical emergencies.
Component failures may cause the unit to lose all suction. Users will need to obtain alternate suction devices or methods, leading to a delay in treatment and, in worst case scenario, potential suffocation if alternative suction or ventilation method is not administered by the user.
Laerdal is recalling its LCSU 4 suction units with specific catalog numbers because internal components can fail, causing the unit to lose suction. This could delay critical medical treatment and potentially lead to suffocation if the user cannot quickly switch to an alternative suction method.
The suction unit's internal components may fail, causing it to lose all suction power. This means healthcare workers would need to switch to alternative suction devices or methods immediately to avoid delays in treating a patient's airway, which could lead to suffocation if not addressed quickly.
Healthcare professionals using the LCSU 4 suction units for patient airway management are most at risk. Patients requiring suction during medical procedures could face delayed treatment or suffocation if the unit fails.
Check for catalog numbers 880051, 880061, 881151, 880052, 880062, or 881152 on the unit. The units were sold between 2008 and 2006 (based on serial numbers 1808090001 to 2006060045).
Identify the catalog number on the suction unit to confirm if it falls within the recalled range of 880051, 880061, 881151, 880052, 880062, or 881152.
If the unit is recalled, immediately switch to an alternative suction device or method to ensure continuous patient airway management.
The recalled catalog numbers are 880051, 880061, 881151, 880052, 880062, and 881152.
Component failures may cause the unit to lose all suction, which could delay critical treatment and lead to suffocation if alternative suction methods are not immediately available.
No, but you must switch to an alternate suction method immediately if the unit is recalled to prevent delays in treatment or potential suffocation.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Laerdal to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0868-2021 — Laerdal Laerdal Hello, I own a Laerdal that is covered by recall Z-0868-2021 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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