CLASS II Device recall · Reported 26 Apr 2017 · FDA Enforcement Report
Laerdal Compact Suction Unit ¿ 4 under the following recalled
Laerdal Medical is recalling Laerdal Compact Suction Unit ¿ 4 under the following labels: canister, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 8 Jan 2017 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
Recall details
- Recall number
- Z-1873-2017
- FDA event ID
- 76744
- Recalling firm
- Laerdal Medical, Wappingers Falls, NY
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 8 Jan 2017
- FDA classified
- 20 Apr 2017
- Reported
- 26 Apr 2017
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Other Reasons
- Device type
- Other Medical Devices
Timeline
| 8 Jan 2017 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 20 Apr 2017 | Classified by FDA | +102 days |
| 26 Apr 2017 | Published in enforcement report | +6 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
The On/Off functionality in the LCSU 4 is controlled by electronic components, one of which might be damaged.
Product as listed by the FDA
Laerdal Compact Suction Unit ¿ 4 under the following labels: 1) 300 ml (3.3 lbs) canister version - CATALOG #(s): 88006101 - LCSU 4, 300 ml Complete unit (US), 88006103 - LCSU 4, 300 ml Complete unit (UK), 88006140 - LCSU 4, 300 ml Complete unit (EUR), 881151 - Replacement unit, 88006201 - LCSU 4, 300 ml, RTCA Complete unit (US), 88006203 - LCSU 4, 300 ml, RTCA Complete unit (UK), 88006240 - LCSU 4, 300 ml, RTCA Complete unit (EUR) and 881152 - Replacement Unit, RTCA; 2) 88005101 - LCSU 4, 800 ml Complete unit (US), 88005103 - LCSU 4, 800 ml Complete unit (UK), ¿ 88005140 - LCSU 4, 800 ml Complete unit (EUR), 88005201 - LCSU 4, 800 ml, RTCA Complete unit (US), 88005203 - LCSU 4, 800 ml, RTCA Complete unit (UK), 88005240 - LCSU 4, 800 ml, RTCA Complete unit (EUR) & 2) 800 ml (4.3 lbs) canister version - CATALOG #(s): 88005101, 88005201 (RTCA)
Where it was distributed
Nationwide
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
The On/Off functionality in the LCSU 4 is controlled by electronic components, one of which might be damaged.
Which lots are affected?
Affected units are labelled with Manufacturing Dates in the range 20150501 to 20161028.
Where was it sold?
Nationwide
What should I do if I have it?
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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