Verathon GlideScope - IMPORTANT INFORMATION; PRODUCT INFORMATION; STATEMENT OF INTENDED USE; ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE

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Operations & Maintenance Manual: Important Information
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
PRODUCT INFORMATION
The GlideScope
®
AVL Single‑Use video laryngoscope system is designed for “1st Pass Success.” It provides
a consistently clear view of a patient’s airway, enabling quick intubations. The AVL design is based on the
GlideScope GVL
®
, which is clinically proven to achieve a Cormack‑Lehane Grade I or II view 99 percent of the
time.
STATEMENT OF INTENDED USE
The GlideScope AVL system is intended for use by qualified professionals to obtain a clear, unobstructed view
of the airway and vocal cords for medical procedures.
ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE
Essential performance is the system performance necessary to achieve freedom from unacceptable risk. The
essential performance of the GlideScope AVL system is to provide a clear view of the vocal cords.
STATEMENT OF PRESCRIPTION
Caution: Federal (United States) law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.
This system should be used only by individuals who have been trained and authorized by a physician or used
by healthcare providers who have been trained and authorized by the institution providing patientcare.
NOTICE TO ALL USERS
Verathon
®
recommends that all users read this manual before using the system. Failure to do so may result
in injury to the patient, may compromise the performance of the system, and may void the system warranty.
Verathon recommends that new GlideScope users:
• Obtain instruction from a qualified individual
• Practice using the system on a mannequin before clinical use
• Acquire clinical experience on patients without airway abnormalities