China NMPA Product Recall - Video Laryngoscope, McGrath MAC Video Laryngoscope

Covidien lIc Co., Ltd., in collaboration with Covidien Medical Devices International Trading (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., initiated a voluntary recall of specific video laryngoscope products, as announced by the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) on August 13, 2024. The primary reason for this recall is a significant safety concern regarding the battery assembly of these devices, which carries a risk of overheating. This potential malfunction could lead to injuries for both healthcare providers and patients during medical procedures. The affected products include the Video Laryngoscope (National Medical Device Registration Certificate 20172227144) and two models of the McGRATH MAC Video Laryngoscope (National Medical Device Registration Certificates 20172227144 and 20222080633). This action, conducted under the NMPA's regulatory framework, underscores Covidien's proactive approach to ensuring product safety. Further detailed information regarding specific models, specifications, and batch numbers involved in this recall is available in the