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# Verathon Class 1 Recall of GlideScope Video Laryngoscope
- URL: https://www.fdaweb.com/verathon-class-1-recall-of-glidescope-video-laryngoscope/
- Published: 2016-03-18T12:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-15T02:45:10.000Z
- Author: David McFarland
- Tags: Devices, #legacy-id-D5135129

> Verathon has begun a Class 1 recall of its GlideScope Titanium Single-Use Video Laryngoscope due to potential video feed disruptions. The device is used to obtain a clear view of the vocal cords and to assist in inserting a tracheal tube used during other medical procedures (general anesthesia). A [recall notice](http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTYwMzE4LjU2NzA4NzkxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE2MDMxOC41NjcwODc5MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3NjM3NTk0JmVtYWlsaWQ9ZGF2aWRAZmRhd2ViLmNvbSZ1c2VyaWQ9ZGF2aWRAZmRhd2ViLmNvbSZ0YXJnZXRpZD0mZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&100&&&http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Safety/ListofRecalls/ucm491325.htm?source=govdelivery&utm%5Fmedium=email&utm%5Fsource=govdelivery) says a disrupted or unstable video image may lead to delayed tracheal tube insertion, intubation failure and other serious adverse health consequences, including low levels of oxygen in the blood (hypoxemia), end organ damage or death.