RUSCH IPN048573Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 6 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 14026704625656), received between Mar 23, 2021 and Aug 9, 2022 — classified as 6 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Optical Problem” (5 reports).

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 6 most recent of 6 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionAug 9, 2022Continuous Firing; Continuous Firing

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT: "THE LIGHT WAS FLICKERING DURING INTUBATION".

  Patient problems: Insufficient Information

  MAUDE report 15192813 ↗
• MalfunctionJun 28, 2022Optical Problem; Optical Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT "THE LIGHT OF THE HANDLE WAS FLICKERING". NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT REPORTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 14842977 ↗
• MalfunctionMar 25, 2022Optical Problem; Optical Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT "THE LIGHT OF THE HANDLES ALWAYS STARTS TO FLICKER DURING INTUBATION, SO THE HANDLE HAD TO BE CHANGED AGAIN AND AGAIN. AFTER USE, THE HANDLE WAS CHECKED AND THE BATTERIES REMOVED. THE FIRST BATTERY INSERTED INTO PRODUCT WAS DEFORMED ON BEHALF OF THE PRODUCT, WHICH WAS NOT THE CASE BEFORE INSERTION OF THE BATTERY INTO THE HANDLE". MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TO THE CUSTOMER HAS BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL. PATIENT CONDITION UNKNOWN AT TIME OF REPORT.

  Patient problems: Insufficient Information

  MAUDE report 13906296 ↗
• MalfunctionMar 22, 2022Optical Problem; Optical Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT "THE LIGHT OF THE HANDLES ALWAYS STARTS TO FLICKER DURING INTUBATION, SO THE HANDLE HAD TO BE CHANGED AGAIN AND AGAIN. AFTER USE, THE HANDLE WAS CHECKED AND THE BATTERIES REMOVED. THE FIRST BATTERY INSERTED INTO PRODUCT WAS DEFORMED ON BEHALF OF THE PRODUCT, WHICH WAS NOT THE CASE BEFORE INSERTION OF THE BATTERY INTO THE HANDLE". NO PATIENT INJURY OR HARM REPORTED. PATIENT CONDITION REPORTED AS "FINE".

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 13846495 ↗
• MalfunctionNov 12, 2021Optical Problem; Optical Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED "SEVERAL ANAESTHETISTS EXPERIENCED "FALSE CONTACT" ISSUES WHEN USING LARYNGOSCOPES WITH A BLINKING LIGHT DURING INTU BATION". NO PATIENT INJURY OR HARM REPORTED. PATIENT CONDITION REPORTED AS "FINE".

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 12807723 ↗
• MalfunctionMar 23, 2021Optical Problem; Optical Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED "THE LIGHT FLICKERS WHEN THE HANDLE AND BLADE ARE CONNECTED PROPERLY. IT CAN BE EXCLUDED THAT THE FAULT IS WITH THE BLADE AS THE BLADE WAS TESTED WITH OTHER RUSCH GREENLED HANDLES AND WITH THESE IT WORKED WELL".

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 11558457 ↗