Verathon GlideScope Laryngoscope Manual Error: Low-Level Disinfection Risk
Verathon recalls GlideScope Video Laryngoscope manual with incorrect low-level disinfection instructions for titanium blades. Affected units include specific revisions and serial numbers. Contact for correction.
Lower-risk recall
A typographical error in the Operations & Maintenance Manual incorrectly identifies the use of low level disinfection for the reusable video laryngoscope, specifically for the Titanium Blades.
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What happened, in plain English
Verathon recalls a specific version of their GlideScope Video Laryngoscope due to an error in the maintenance manual that could lead to improper disinfection of titanium blades. This error might cause blades to become contaminated or damaged if users follow the incorrect instructions. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/68524-verathon-glidescope-laryngoscope-manual-error-low-level-disinfection-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/68524-verathon-glidescope-laryngoscope-manual-error-low-level-disinfection-risk · Updated August 20, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-1471-2020
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“Verathon GlideScope Laryngoscope Manual Error: Low-Level Disinfection Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 20, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/68524-verathon-glidescope-laryngoscope-manual-error-low-level-disinfection-risk. Based on FDA recall #Z-1471-2020 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1471-2020%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The manual incorrectly states that low-level disinfection is safe for titanium blades. In reality, titanium blades require high-level disinfection to prevent contamination and damage. This error could lead to improper cleaning and potential infection risks.
Who’s affected
Healthcare professionals using the GlideScope Video Laryngoscope with the affected manual revision are most at risk. The recall applies to specific model versions sold between January 2019 and February 2019.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your GlideScope Video Laryngoscope manual is version 0900-4940 REV 03. Affected units were sold between January 2019 and February 2019 with specific serial numbers listed in Appendix A of the manual.
- Brand
Verathon- Category
Medical device
What to do — step by step
Check Manual Version
Verify your GlideScope Video Laryngoscope manual version is 0900-4940 REV 03.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in 33 states, and outside the U.S.
FDA distribution: “US: RI, IL, FL, SD, NY, MD, CA, OH, LA, AZ, GA, WA, OK, NC, AL, PA, TN, NJ, NV, MI, OR, TX, NM, VA, UT, NE, WI, CO, AR, MN, CT, ND, and KS. OUS: Canada” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
States: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 2.7 years after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
Do I need to stop using the GlideScope immediately?
No, the recall does not require immediate discontinuation. The hazard is a manual error, not a product defect.
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Where this comes from
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-1471-2020 (March 31, 2019) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-1471-2020 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 20, 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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