Laerdal Medical Corporation Intake/Reservoir Valve (Part No. 875400), used in all sizes of Laerdal Silicone Resuscitators. Responsible firm on the label: Distributed in the U.S. by Laerdal Medical Corporation, Wappingers Falls, NY, Made in Norway. Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Intake/Reservoir Valve (Part No. 875400), used in all sizes of Laerdal Silicone Resuscitators. Responsible firm on the label: Distributed in the U.S. by Laerdal Medical Corporation, Wappingers Falls, NY, Made in Norway.
Brand
Laerdal Medical Corporation
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in FDA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Lot numbers were not provided. All product shipped after 1/29/2003 is affected. Customers need to visually examine the Intake/Reservoir valve in order to determine if they have affected product.
Laerdal Medical Corporation is recalling Intake/Reservoir Valve (Part No. 875400), used in all sizes of Laerdal Silicone Resuscitators. Respo due to Potential for the Flap Valve component of the Intake/Reservoir Valve to become dislodged from its mount, rendering the resuscitator inoperative.. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Potential for the Flap Valve component of the Intake/Reservoir Valve to become dislodged from its mount, rendering the resuscitator inoperative.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Letters issued on 1/14/2004. The recall involves the replacement of the Inner Part of the Intake/Reservoir Valve, which is part of the Laerdal Silicone Resuscitator. Recall is to the user level.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026