RUSCH IPN915459Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 14026704711397), received between Apr 22, 2022 and May 19, 2023 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Optical Problem” (1 report).

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.

• MalfunctionMay 19, 2023Power Problem; Power Problem

  THE REPORT STATES "THERE WAS A LACK OF LIGHT FROM THE BLADE DURING THE INTUBATION. THE LIGHT WAS FLICKERING, THERE WAS A FALSE CONTACT. THE CONSEQUENCE WAS A DIFFICULT INTUBATION OF THE PATIENT BECAUSE THE DOCTOR DID NOT SEE WHAT HE WAS DOING. THE HANDLE WAS CHANGED, WHICH DID NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM". ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED STATES THAT THE CURRENT CONDITION OF THE PATIENT IS DECEASED, "PATIENT WAS IN STATE OF BRAIN DEATH. THEN, WENT TO ORGANS DONOR PROCEDURE". AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT, THE CUSTOMER HAS NOT RETURNED OUR REQUESTS FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. IF FURTHER INFORMATION IS RECEIVED, THE COMPLAINT FILE WILL BE UPDATED.

  Patient problems: Insufficient Information

  MAUDE report 16961863 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 22, 2022Optical Problem; Optical Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT: "WHEN CONNECTING THE BLADE TO THE LARYNGOSCOPE HANDLE, THE LIGHT WAS FLICKERING WITH LOW INTENSITY. IT WAS REPORTED THAT DEVICE WAS REPLACED. NO PATIENT INJURY OR HARM REPORTED. PATIENT CONDITION REPORTED AS "FINE."

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 14190060 ↗