IntuBriteRecalls & reported problems across all models

We found 13 models of IntuBrite by Salter Labs in the FDA's device registry (GUDID). Together they are named in 26 adverse event reports in the FDA's MAUDE database, received between Jun 9, 2022 and Mar 25, 2025 — classified as 26 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Mechanical Problem” (13 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. Widely used products collect more reports, so totals can't be used to compare products or estimate failure rates. Only reports that name a model's exact device identifier are counted. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works

Most reported IntuBrite problems

IntuBrite models

13 models, most reported first. Each model has its own page with its reports, recalls and device details.

• IntuBrite 2015.C

  Laryngoscope, Rigid
  6 reports
• IntuBrite 2016.C

  Laryngoscope, Rigid
  4 reports
• IntuBrite 1020.C2016.C

  Laryngoscope, Rigid
  3 reports
• IntuBrite 1031.C

  Laryngoscope, Rigid
  2 reports
• IntuBrite 1032.C

  Laryngoscope, Rigid
  2 reports
• IntuBrite 1023.C2015.C

  Laryngoscope, Rigid
  2 reports
• IntuBrite 1032.C2015.C

  Laryngoscope, Rigid
  1 report
• IntuBrite 2017.C

  Laryngoscope, Rigid
  1 report
• IntuBrite 6015.C

  Laryngoscope, Rigid
  1 report
• IntuBrite 6016.C

  Laryngoscope, Rigid
  1 report
• IntuBrite 6022.C

  Laryngoscope, Rigid
  1 report
• IntuBrite 1024.C

  Laryngoscope, Rigid
  1 report
• IntuBrite 1030.C

  Laryngoscope, Rigid
  1 report

Recent IntuBrite adverse event reports

The 15 most recent reports across all models, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionMar 25, 2025Break; Break

  ALTHOUGH NO HARM OR INJURY WAS REPORTED FOR THIS INCIDENT, THE LARYNGOSCOPE BLADE SWIVELING DURING PATIENT INTUBATION COULD CAUSE A DELAY IN SECURING THE PATIENT'S AIRWAY AND WOULD POSE A RISK OF SERIOUS HARM OR INJURY TO THE PATIENT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 21693865 ↗
• MalfunctionMar 25, 2025Mechanical Problem; Mechanical Problem

  ALTHOUGH NO HARM OR INJURY WAS REPORTED FOR THIS INCIDENT, THE LARYNGOSCOPE LIGHT NOT WORKING DURING PATIENT INTUBATION WOULD CAUSE A DELAY IN SECURING THE PATIENT'S AIRWAY AND WOULD POSE A RISK OF SERIOUS HARM OR INJURY TO THE PATIENT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 21692071 ↗
• MalfunctionMar 14, 2025Mechanical Problem; Mechanical Problem

  THE DISPOSABLE LARYNGOSCOPE BLADES THAT FLICKERED DURING PATIENT INTUBATION ARE REPORTABLE INCIDENTS. THERE WAS TWO INCIDENTS THAT OCCURRED BUT WITH TWO DIFFERENT BLADES, EACH WILL HAVE A SEPARATE REPORT. THE FIRST REPORT IS 3000219639-2025-00033.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 21612812 ↗
• MalfunctionMar 14, 2025Mechanical Problem; Mechanical Problem

  THE DISPOSABLE LARYNGOSCOPE BLADES THAT FLICKERED DURING PATIENT INTUBATION ARE REPORTABLE INCIDENTS. THERE WAS TWO INCIDENTS THAT OCCURRED BUT WITH TWO DIFFERENT BLADES, EACH WILL HAVE A SEPARATE REPORT. THE SECOND REPORT IS 3000219639-2025-00034.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 21612811 ↗
• MalfunctionMar 12, 2025Mechanical Problem; Mechanical Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED FOR THIS INCIDENT, THAT THE LARYNGOSCOPE LIGHT NOT WORKING DURING PATIENT INTUBATION.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 21587821 ↗
• MalfunctionFeb 28, 2025Visual Prompts will not Clear; Material Integrity Problem; Visual Prompts will not Clear; Material Integrity Problem

  THE INTUBRITE BLADE DID NOT ADEQUATELY LIFT THE TONGUE AND SOFT TISSUES TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE VISUALIZATION FOR INTUBATION.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 21497891 ↗
• MalfunctionJan 3, 2025Mechanical Problem; Mechanical Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE BATTERIES IN BOTH SEEM FAULTY. ON ONE THE LIGHT FLASHES QUICKLY AND THEN SHUT OFF. THE SECOND DOES NOT CONSISTENTLY TURN ON. AIRLIFE RECEIVED A SINGLE REPORT REFERENCING TWO DIFFERENT EVENTS, WHICH WERE ASSOCIATED WITH SEPERATE UNITS INVOLVING THE SAME PATIENT. THIS IS THE SECON OF THE TWO REPORTS. REFER TO 3000219639-2025-00001 FOR THE FIRST REPORT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 21074718 ↗
• MalfunctionJan 3, 2025Mechanical Problem; Mechanical Problem

  THE BATTERIES IN BOTH SEEM FAULTY. ON ONE THE LIGHT FLASHES QUICKLY AND THEN SHUT OFF. THE SECOND DOES NOT CONSISTENTLY TURN ON.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 21073913 ↗
• MalfunctionOct 23, 2024Use of Device Problem; Device Handling Problem; Use of Device Problem; Device Handling Problem

  BLADE IS TOO NARROW COMPARED TO THE TELEFLEX WHICH MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO HOLD TONGUE TO MAINTAIN AIRWAY FOR INTUBATION.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 20518183 ↗
• MalfunctionOct 10, 2024Mechanical Problem; Mechanical Problem

  BLADES ARE LOSING LIGHT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 20421994 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 27, 2024Mechanical Problem; Mechanical Problem

  LARYNGOSCOPE HANDLE AND BLADE LIGHT STOPPED WORKING UPON ATTEMPTING TO INTUBATE.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 20325443 ↗
• MalfunctionJul 17, 2024Electrical /Electronic Property Problem; Electrical /Electronic Property Problem

  SUNMED HOLDINGS LLC. RECEIVED A SINGLE REPORT THAT REFERENCED TWO DIFFERENT INCIDENCES, WHICH WERE ASSOCIATED WITH SEPARATE UNITS, INVOLVING TWO DIFFERENT PATIENTS. THIS IS THE SECOND OF TWO REPORTS. REFER TO 3000219639-2024-00063 FOR THE FIRST REPORT. IT WAS REPORTED, THE PHYSICIAN ATTEMPTED TO INTUBATE THE PATIENT; HOWEVER, THE LIGHT ON THE BLADE DID NOT WORK; THE BLADE WAS REPLACED WITH ONE THAT WORKED. THERE WAS NO REPORTED INJURY TO THE PATIENT. IT WAS ADDITIONALLY REPORTED, THE DEFECTIVE BLADE WAS TESTED AFTER THE PATIENT WAS STABLE; IT WORKED SEVERAL TIMES BUT ALSO SHORTED OUT, AS IT WOULD "COME ON AND GO BACK OFF."

  Patient problems: Insufficient Information

  MAUDE report 19767587 ↗
• MalfunctionJul 17, 2024Electrical /Electronic Property Problem; Electrical /Electronic Property Problem

  SUNMED HOLDINGS LLC. RECEIVED A SINGLE REPORT THAT REFERENCED TWO DIFFERENT INCIDENCES, WHICH WERE ASSOCIATED WITH SEPARATE UNITS, INVOLVING TWO DIFFERENT PATIENTS. THIS IS THE FIRST OF TWO REPORTS. REFER TO 3000219639-2024-00064 FOR THE SECOND REPORT. IT WAS REPORTED, THE PHYSICIAN ATTEMPTED TO INTUBATE THE PATIENT; HOWEVER, THE LIGHT ON THE BLADE DID NOT WORK; THE BLADE WAS REPLACED WITH ONE THAT WORKED. THERE WAS NO REPORTED INJURY TO THE PATIENT. IT WAS ADDITIONALLY REPORTED, THE DEFECTIVE BLADE WAS TESTED AFTER THE PATIENT WAS STABLE; IT WORKED SEVERAL TIMES BUT ALSO SHORTED OUT, AS IT WOULD "COME ON AND GO BACK OFF."

  Patient problems: Insufficient Information

  MAUDE report 19767586 ↗
• MalfunctionJun 14, 2024Mechanical Problem; Mechanical Problem

  THE LIGHT COMES ON BUT IS VERY DIM.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 19542072 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 8, 2024Mechanical Problem; Mechanical Problem

  DURING SET UP AND DURING INTUBATION OUR LIGHT FLICKERED AND/OR WOULD NOT TURN ON.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 19274424 ↗

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