McGRATH MACRecalls & reported problems across all models

We found 11 models of McGRATH MAC by Covidien LP in the FDA's device registry (GUDID). Together they are named in 564 adverse event reports in the FDA's MAUDE database, received between Jun 21, 2019 and Sep 25, 2026 — classified as 1 death, 22 injuries, 541 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “No Display/Image” (438 reports).

5 FDA recall records name at least one of these models by its device identifier, 5 still open.

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

McGRATH MAC recalls

FDA recall records that name at least one of these models by its device identifier, newest first. Each recall usually covers specific models or lots, so check the details.

1. Jul 9, 2024Open, Classified

   Battery management system within Laryngoscope devices may deplete below the deign threshold which may result in thermal event followed by risk of explosion.

   Z-2636-2024 · Root cause: Device Design · Recall details · FDA record ↗

2. Jul 9, 2024Open, Classified

   IFU update to address device's battery handling information.

   Z-2717-2024 · Root cause: Under Investigation by firm · names 2 of these models · Recall details · FDA record ↗

3. Sep 28, 2023Open, Classified

   Defective video laryngoscopes that did not pass quality tests established for the product, that were designated for destruction, were stolen, and subsequently distributed for sale. Defective device use may result in failed laryngoscopy and/or intubation.

   Z-0144-2024 · Root cause: Process control · names 2 of these models · Recall details · FDA record ↗

4. Aug 10, 2023Open, Classified

   Laryngoscope blades may contain an ineffective application of anti-fog agent which may result in condensation accumulating causing the screen to be blurred or obscured.

   Z-0169-2024 · Root cause: Under Investigation by firm · Recall details · FDA record ↗

5. Aug 10, 2023Open, Classified

   Laryngoscope blades may contain an ineffective application of anti-fog agent which may result in condensation accumulating causing the screen to be blurred or obscured.

   Z-0168-2024 · Root cause: Under Investigation by firm · Recall details · FDA record ↗

Most reported McGRATH MAC problems

McGRATH MAC models

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

• McGRATH MAC 301-000-000

  LARYNGOSCOPE, RIGID
  2 recalls202 reports
• McGRATH MAC 300-000-000

  LARYNGOSCOPE, RIGID
  1 recall1 death205 reports
• McGRATH MAC 301-000-000

  LARYNGOSCOPE, RIGID
  2 recalls90 reports
• McGRATH MAC 350-017-000

  LARYNGOSCOPE, RIGID
  1 recall3 reports
• McGRATH MAC 350-084-000

  LARYNGOSCOPE, RIGID
  1 recall0 reports
• McGRATH MAC 350-013-000

  LARYNGOSCOPE, RIGID
  20 reports
• McGRATH MAC 350-005-000

  LARYNGOSCOPE, RIGID
  19 reports
• McGRATH MAC 350-005-000

  LARYNGOSCOPE, RIGID
  15 reports
• McGRATH MAC 350-017-000

  LARYNGOSCOPE, RIGID
  5 reports
• McGRATH MAC 350-013-000

  LARYNGOSCOPE, RIGID
  4 reports
• McGRATH MAC 350-086-000

  LARYNGOSCOPE, RIGID
  1 report

Recent McGRATH MAC adverse event reports

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

• MalfunctionSep 25, 2026No Display/Image

  Patient problems: Insufficient Information

  MAUDE report 50906171 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 6, 2026No Display/Image

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50168435 ↗
• MalfunctionJul 8, 2026No Display/Image

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING TESTING OR MAINTENANCE OF THE VIDEO LARYNGOSCOPE, THE LED LIGHT TURNED ON BUT THE SCREEN STAYED BLACK WITH NO DISPLAY OUTPUT. AFTER A NUMBER OF MONTHS OF NON-USE, WHEN THE DEVICE WAS INITIALLY POWERED ON, THE PICTURE WAS REPORTED AS VERY DULL WITH VERTICAL LINES RUNNING THROUGH THE DISPLAY IMAGE. ON THE NEXT USE, THERE WAS NO PICTURE AT ALL, DESCRIBED AS A COMPLETE LOSS OF IMAGE. WHEN AN IMAGE HAD BEEN PRESENT, THE BATTERY REPORTEDLY DISPLAYED ¿189¿ IN THE CORNER. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 25747362 ↗
• MalfunctionJun 26, 2026No Display/Image

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING PRE-USAGE INSPECTION, THE VIDEO LARYNGOSCOPE HAD A FAULT DESCRIBED AS NO IMAGE ON SCREEN. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 25641350 ↗
• InjuryMay 5, 2026Fitting Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE VIDEOLARYNGOSCOPE WITH SIZE 3 BLADE WAS USED AND THE PATIENT WAS SUCCESSFULLY INTUBATED IN THE FIELD . WHEN THE HOSPITAL EXTUBATED THE PATIENT AFTER 5 DAYS IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE BLADE WAS STILL IN THE PATIENT'S THROAT. IT SEEMS THAT THE BLADE DID NOT LATCH ONTO THE HANDLE AS EXPECTED AND CAME OFF THE HANDLE DURING INTUBATION. IT WAS MADE SURE THAT THE BLADE WAS STILL INTACT AND NOT MISSING ANY PIECES WHEN REMOVED. THE PATIENT WAS ALIVE BUT AN IDENTIFIED INJURY WAS REPORTED.

  Patient problems: Device Embedded In Tissue or Plaque; Foreign Body In Patient; Unspecified Tissue Injury

  MAUDE report 25088451 ↗
• InjuryMay 5, 2026Fitting Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT WAS SUCCESSFULLY INTUBATED AND WHEN THE CREW WENT TO APPLY THE TUBE TAMER, IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE SIZE 3 BLADE HAD COME OFF THE HANDLE AND WAS STILL IN THE PATIENT'S THROAT. THE CREW REMOVED THE BLADE AND THEN APPLIED THE TUBE TAMER. A COUPLE OF DIFFERENT BLADES WAS TESTED TO THE HANDLE, AND IT LOOKS LIKE THE SIZE 3 BLADE WOULD NOT LATCH ONTO THE HANDLE CORRECTLY. THE OTHER SIZE BLADES LATCH ONTO THE HANDLE FINE. THE PATIENT WAS ALIVE BUT AN IDENTIFIED INJURY WAS REPORTED.

  Patient problems: Foreign Body In Patient; Unspecified Tissue Injury

  MAUDE report 25088445 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 30, 2026No Display/Image; Failure to Power Up

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL USED THE VIDEO LARYNGOSCOPE DURING A DIFFICULT INTUBATION AND, WHEN THE HANDLE WAS TU RNED ON, A BLUE SCREEN DISPLAYED AND IT DID NOT PROGRESS TO THE VIDEO SCREEN. AFTER THE BATTERY WAS CHANGED, THE VIDEO SCREEN APPEARED BUT THEN WENT BLACK DURING THE INTUBATION. IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT THE HANDLE WOULD NOT TURN ON. THE HANDLE WAS TESTED WITH KNOWN GOOD BATTERIES, BUT THE ISSUE WAS NOT RESOLVED. THE ANESTHETIST WAS ABLE TO INTUBATE WITHOUT IT IN THE END AS THE SCREEN WAS NOT RELIABLE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.

  Patient problems: Insufficient Information

  MAUDE report 25043599 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 28, 2026No Display/Image

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE LIGHT-EMITTING DIODE (LED) OF THE VIDEOLARYNGOSCOPE WAS ON BUT HAD NO DISPLAY EVEN THE BATTERY ICON WAS NOT DISPLAYED PRIOR TO USE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 25017250 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 27, 2026No Display/Image

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE VIDEOLARYNGOSCOPE HAD NO DISPLAY, NOT EVEN THE BATTERY ICON DESPITE REPLACING THE BATTERY IN A HOSPITAL SETTING. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 25009564 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 27, 2026Optical Problem

  INFORMATION WAS RECEIVED FROM MULTIPLE SOURCES (MANUFACTURER REPRESENTATIVE, HEALTHCARE PROVIDER) REGARDING A DEVICE USED FOR SPINAL THERAPY. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE INSTRUMENT CENTER WOBBLES. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT REPORTED. THERE WERE NO FURTHER COMPLICATIONS REPORTED REGARDING THE EVENT. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED THAT IT WAS STATED THAT THE FOCUS COULD NOT BE PROPERLY ADJUSTED. PROCEDURE/THERAPY INVOLVED WAS MICROENDOSCOPIC DISCECTOMY FOR HERNIA TO L4/5. THERE WERE NO PATIENT SYMPTOMS REPORTED. THERE WERE NO FURTHER COMPLICATIONS REPORTED REGARDING THE EVENT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24994998 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 24, 2026No Display/Image

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE VIDEO LARYNGOSCOPE'S SCREEN DID NOT WORKED AND HAD A BLACK SCREEN. IT WAS UNKNOWN IF THERE WAS PATIENT INVOLVEMENT AT THE TIME OF THE REPORTED EVENT.

  Patient problems: Insufficient Information

  MAUDE report 24987758 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 22, 2026No Display/Image

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE VIDEOLARYNGOSCOPE TURNS ON, BUT THERE WAS NO DISPLAY AND THE DEVICE DID NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED, BUT THE ISSUE DID NOT IMPROVED PRIOR TO USE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24954109 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 20, 2026Material Opacification

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT A VIDEOLARYNGOSCOPE BLADE HAD A BLURRED LENS PRIOR TO USE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24927828 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 20, 2026Material Opacification

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT A VIDEOLARYNGOSCOPE BLADE HAD A BLURRED LENS PRIOR TO USE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24927790 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 6, 2026No Display/Image

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT, WHILE PREPARING FOR USE, THE CUSTOMER ATTEMPTED TO POWER ON THE VIDEOLARYNGOSCOPE AND THE SCREEN STARTED UP BUT THEN WENT BLACK. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24794623 ↗

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