# FDA recall Z-0868-2021

> **Laerdal Medical (Suzhou) Co., Ltd.** · Class II · device recall initiated 2020-12-18.

## Product

Laerdal Compact Suction Unit (LCSU 4), Catalog Numbers   880051, 880061, 881151, 880052, 880062, 881152 - Product Usage: It is intended for intermittent operation to remove secretions, blood or vomit from a patient s airway to allow ventilation.

## Reason for recall

Component failures may cause the unit to lose all suction. Users will need to obtain alternate suction devices or methods, leading to a delay in treatment and, in worst case scenario, potential suffocation if alternative suction or ventilation method is not administered by the user.

## Distribution

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution.

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** Z-0868-2021
- **Recalling firm:** Laerdal Medical (Suzhou) Co., Ltd.
- **Classification:** Class II
- **Product type:** device
- **Status:** Terminated
- **Initiation date:** 2020-12-18
- **Report date:** 2021-01-27
- **Termination date:** 2023-12-11

- **Voluntary/Mandated:** Voluntary: Firm initiated
- **Location:** Suzhou, N/A, China

## Primary source

FDA Enforcement Reports: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-0868-2021

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall Z-0868-2021. Retrieved 2026-06-25 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/Z-0868-2021. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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