RUSCH IPN048401Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 14026704626325), received between Feb 19, 2021 and Feb 19, 2021 — classified as 1 death, 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Optical Problem” (2 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 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionFeb 19, 2021Optical Problem; Optical Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED ""HAPPENED DURING INTUBATIONS. DURING THE INTUBATION OF THE PATIENT, THE LIGHT STOPPED OR BLINKED WHICH LED TO INCREASE THE DIFFICULTY OF THE INTUBATION". NO PATIENT INJURY OR HARM REPORTED. PATIENT CONDITION IS UNKNOWN AT THE TIME OF REPORT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 11347964 ↗
• DeathFeb 19, 2021Optical Problem; Optical Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT: "HAPPENED DURING THE INTERVENTION OF THE URGENCY AMBULANCE. INVOLVED A FEMALE PATIENT. DURING THE INTUBATION OF THE PATIENT, AFTER THE BLADE PASSED THE TONGUE, THE LIGHT STOPPED OR BLINKED WHICH LED TO INCREASE THE DIFFICULTY OF THE INTUBATION. AFTER FEW TRIES, THE STAFF HAD A STABILIZED RAY OF LIGHT IN ORDER TO VISUALIZE THE GLOTTIS OF THE PATIENT AND FINISH THE INTUBATION. THE BATTERIES WERE CHANGED, THEY ARE NOT THE CAUSE OF THE ISSUE. DELAY IN THE TREATMENT REPORTED. PATIENT DECEASED. PATIENT WAS REPORTED TO BE IN A STATE OF CARDIAC-RESPIRATORY ARREST WHEN AMBULANCE ARRIVED.

  Patient problems: Cardiac Arrest

  MAUDE report 11347952 ↗