# FDA recall Z-0168-2024

> **Covidien** · Class II · device recall initiated 2023-08-10.

## Product

McGrath Mac 2, Disposable Laryngoscope Blade, REF: 350-017-000, Sterile EO, Rx Only

## Reason for recall

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.

## Distribution

US: AK	AL	AR	AZ	CA	CO	CT	DE	FL	GA	IA	IL	IN	KS	LA	MA	MD	MI	MO	MT	NC	ND	NH	NJ	NM	NY	OH	OK	OR	PA	SD	TN	TX	UT	VA	WA	WI	WY  OUS: Australia	Austria	Azerbaijan	Bahamas	Belgium	Croatia	Czech Republic	Denmark	Finland	France	French Guiana	Germany	Guadeloupe	Hong Kong	Hungary	Ireland	Israel	Italy	Kazakhstan	Korea, Republic Of	Malta	Mayotte	Netherlands	New Zealand	Norway	Pakistan	Poland	Portugal	Reunion	Romania	Spain	Sweden	Switzerland	Turkmenistan	United Arab Emirates

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** Z-0168-2024
- **Recalling firm:** Covidien
- **Classification:** Class II
- **Product type:** device
- **Status:** Ongoing
- **Initiation date:** 2023-08-10
- **Report date:** 2023-11-08

- **Voluntary/Mandated:** Voluntary: Firm initiated
- **Location:** Boulder, CO, United States

## Primary source

FDA Enforcement Reports: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-0168-2024

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall Z-0168-2024. Retrieved 2026-06-05 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/Z-0168-2024. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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