Laerdal Medical Corporation recalls Laerdal Compact Suction Unit 4 RTCA version (LCSU 4 RTCA) 1) LCSU 4
Reason for recall
units manufactured in a limited time period may emit electromagnetic noise beyond the acceptable limits for RTCA application specified in RTCA DO-160G Chapter 21, Equipment Category M.
Affected product
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Laerdal Compact Suction Unit 4 RTCA version (LCSU 4 RTCA) 1) LCSU 4, 800 ml, RTCA; Catalog Number: 880052; 2) LCSU 4, 300 ml, RTCA; Catalog Number: 880062; 3) LCSU 4, RTCA; Catalog Number: 881152;
Lot / code information
- Catalog #
- 880052
- UDI
- 07045432088519; 2) LCSU 4, 300 ml, RTCA
- Catalog #
- 880062
- UDI
- 07045432088533; 3) LCSU 4, RTCA
- Catalog #
- 881152
- UDI
- 07045432067132
What the firm is doing
On January 13, 2026, Medical Device Recall letters were sent to customers. Actions to be taken: 1. Please review this notice carefully and provide acknowledgment that you have received and understood the contents. If you received this notice from a distributor or other third party, please send your acknowledgment directly to Laerdal using the contact information provided below. You must provide the case number in the footer of this notice in your response. 2. Ensure that this notice is shared with all relevant personnel involved in the storage, maintenance, charging, and use of the LCSU 4 RTCA device. 3. Maintain this information for your records. As part of Laerdal s commitment to customer service, RTCA/DO-160G Section 21 Category M compliant replacement units are being offered, free of charge. To receive a replacement, you must reply within 2 weeks of receipt, with the following information: 1. Confirm acknowledgment of this notice as mentioned above. 2. Confirm serial numbers of your affected units, shipping address, and contact information in your reply. Once validated, Laerdal Medical will arrange for your affected unit(s) to be replaced at no cost. Important: Replacement units (881152) are shipped without a carry bag, battery, external power supply, wire stand, canister, or tubing. Please retain these accessories from your existing unit for continued use. Customers are required to confirm responsibility for disposing of the replaced LCSU 4 RTCA Unit(s) in accordance with applicable environmental regulations. Proof of disposal must be retained and made available upon request. By accepting the replacement, the customer releases Laerdal from any future claims or liabilities related to the old unit. Please maintain awareness of this notice and the related actions for your records. ***Update 03/24/2026***Additional recall letters were sent on or around 2/25/2026 to additional consignees identified by the recalling firm.
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Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Canada, Finland, Australia, Spain, France, United Kingdom, Italy, Korea, Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia, Austria.
Use of the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.
Sources & references
- FDA enforcement recordOfficial FDA database entry for Z-1341-2026
- FDA 510(k) clearance · K120065The device's official FDA premarket clearance record
- FDA device classification · JCXOfficial FDA classification for this device type
- CFR regulation · 21 CFR 878.4780The federal regulation governing this device
- FDA recall announcementSearch FDA.gov for the official press announcement
- Find Laerdal Medical CorporationSearch for the manufacturer's official notice
- News coverageRecent reporting on this recall and manufacturer
- openFDA data recordThe raw JSON record this page is built from
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