LCSU 4, Laerdal Compact Suction Unit The LCSU 4 is a portable, electrically powered, medical suction device intended for field and transport use. It is intended for intermittent operation to remove secretions, blood or vomit from a patient s airway to allow ventilation. Higher vacuum levels are generally selected for oropharyngeal suction, and lower vacuum levels are usually selected for tracheal suctioning and the suctioning of children and infants.

Class I - Dangerous

🏥 Medical Devices Recalled: August 31, 2017 Laerdal Medical Other Medical Devices

What Should You Do?

Check if you have this product:
Affected SNs between: 170401A0001 and 170401A0270
Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:: Laerdal Medical Corporation
Reason for Recall:: A shipment of LCSU 4 suction units and canisters attempted importation into the United States but was refused by FDA for lack of necessary approvals with CDRH by the foreign firms.
Classification:: Class I - Dangerous
Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.
Status:: terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

LCSU 4, Laerdal Compact Suction Unit The LCSU 4 is a portable, electrically powered, medical suction device intended for field and transport use. It is intended for intermittent operation to remove secretions, blood or vomit from a patient s airway to allow ventilation. Higher vacuum levels are generally selected for oropharyngeal suction, and lower vacuum levels are usually selected for tracheal suctioning and the suctioning of children and infants.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Affected SNs between: 170401A0001 and 170401A0270

Official Source

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View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-0973-2018

Related Recalls

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;

Laerdal Medical

Class I - Dangerous

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.

Jan 13, 2026 Other Medical Devices Nationwide View Details →

Laerdal Compact Suction Unit ¿ 4 under the following labels: 1) 300 ml (3.3 lbs) canister version - CATALOG #(s): 88006101 - LCSU 4, 300 ml Complete unit (US), 88006103 - LCSU 4, 300 ml Complete unit (UK), 88006140 - LCSU 4, 300 ml Complete unit (EUR), 881151 - Replacement unit, 88006201 - LCSU 4, 300 ml, RTCA Complete unit (US), 88006203 - LCSU 4, 300 ml, RTCA Complete unit (UK), 88006240 - LCSU 4, 300 ml, RTCA Complete unit (EUR) and 881152 - Replacement Unit, RTCA; 2) 88005101 - LCSU 4, 800 ml Complete unit (US), 88005103 - LCSU 4, 800 ml Complete unit (UK), ¿ 88005140 - LCSU 4, 800 ml Complete unit (EUR), 88005201 - LCSU 4, 800 ml, RTCA Complete unit (US), 88005203 - LCSU 4, 800 ml, RTCA Complete unit (UK), 88005240 - LCSU 4, 800 ml, RTCA Complete unit (EUR) & 2) 800 ml (4.3 lbs) canister version - CATALOG #(s): 88005101, 88005201 (RTCA)

Laerdal Medical

Class I - Dangerous

The On/Off functionality in the LCSU 4 is controlled by electronic components, one of which might be damaged.

Jan 8, 2017 Other Medical Devices Nationwide View Details →