Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 18653 |
| Brand Name: | Verathon GlideScope GVL and AVL Reusable Video Laryngoscope Blades |
| Model: | Models: GVL3, GVL4, GVL5, AVL2, AVL3, AVL4, AVL5 |
| Affected: | Selected serial number ranges |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Teleflex Medical New Zealand OFFICE 011, 110 CARLTON GORE ROAD Newmarket Auckland 1023 |
| Contact Information: | 027 476 4009 |
| Manufacturer: | Verathon Medical (Canada) ULC |
| Issue: | Verathon, manufacturer of Glidescope video laryngoscopes, is revising the Operations and Maintenance Manuals (OMM) for certain Glidescope GVL and AVL Reusable Laryngoscope Blades. The new OMMs specifically state compatibility limitations of the reusable video laryngoscope validated through simulated use cycles, using certain cleaning and disinfection agents. Also, for the purpose of cleaning/disinfecting reusable blades, the following chemicals have been removed from the OMMs: · Bleach (sodium hypochlorite) · Isopropyl alcohol solution · Liquid hydrogen peroxide (7.5%) |
| Recall action type: | Correction |
| Recall action: | Instructions for use to be updated |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 18/6/2015 |
