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Class IIOngoingZ-1341-2026

Laerdal Medical Corporation recalls Laerdal Compact Suction Unit 4 RTCA version (LCSU 4 RTCA) 1) LCSU 4

Laerdal Medical CorporationWappingers Falls, NY, United StatesReported Feb 18, 2026 · 5 months ago
Legal News Analyst ·

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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Enter a lot, serial, REF, or UDI number from your device's label to check it against this recall's listed codes.

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.

DistributionShow details

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.

Class IIWhat this means

Use of the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Sources & references

Taylor Coteus
Legal News Analyst

Taylor Coteus is RecallWatch's Legal News Analyst, covering FDA medical-device enforcement and patient-safety litigation. He reviews every recall against the FDA's official openFDA record before it is published and is responsible for corrections and editorial accuracy.

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