Verathon GlideScope AVL
Verathon · Model GlideScope AVL
Ideal for difficult and unpredictable airways; convenient for routine airways Provides a consistently clear view, enabling quick intubation in unpredictable conditions Operational in seconds Optimized for demanding OR, ED, and ICU settings.
Typical Failure Modes
Compiled for this model from its own documentation and established engineering knowledge for this equipment class - not from a verified service record. Confirm against the manufacturer's service manual.
No or poor video on the monitor
HighSymptoms: Black screen, snow, distorted or dim image, no image with a blade connected.
Root cause: Failed video baton/camera or its cable, a reusable blade at end of life, or optics contamination/fog.
Battery / power fault
HighSymptoms: Short run time on battery, unit will not power on, will not charge in the dock.
Root cause: Aged internal battery or a charging-circuit / dock fault.
Reusable blade breakage / tip failure
HighSymptoms: Blade tip cracked or separated (subject of an FDA recall), poor fit on the baton.
Root cause: Fatigue/premature failure of the reusable GVL/AVL blade tip, or an out-of-validation blade combination.
Monitor / control fault
LowSymptoms: Unresponsive buttons, image freeze, software behaviour not matching the manual.
Root cause: Monitor hardware fault or software out of date (contact Verathon for upgrades).
Serviceable Parts & Consumables
Serviceable items for this model, compiled from its documentation and engineering knowledge for this equipment class. Service class and relative cost are estimates, not manufacturer figures; no part numbers are given. Confirm intervals and pricing against the manufacturer.
Video baton / camera stick
Not user-repairable internally; replace as a unit.
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $$$R&R Easy
Internal battery
Service by a qualified technician per Verathon.
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $$R&R Fairly easy
Reusable video laryngoscope blade (GVL/AVL)
Inspect the tip before every use; retire per the recall guidance.
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $$R&R Easy
Video monitor assembly
Class Major service partRel. cost $$$$R&R Difficult
| Part | Service class | Relative cost | R&R difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Video baton / camera stick Not user-repairable internally; replace as a unit. | Periodic replacement | $$$ | Easy |
| Internal battery Service by a qualified technician per Verathon. | Periodic replacement | $$ | Fairly easy |
| Reusable video laryngoscope blade (GVL/AVL) Inspect the tip before every use; retire per the recall guidance. | Periodic replacement | $$ | Easy |
| Video monitor assembly | Major service part | $$$$ | Difficult |
Relative cost: $ lowest · $$$$ highest service-part cost for this equipment class. Not a price.
Troubleshooting Approach
A starting sequence for this model, compiled from its documentation and engineering knowledge for this equipment class. Follow the manufacturer's service documentation for the actual procedure.
Symptom: No usable image
- Fit a known-good reusable blade correctly onto the video baton.
- Inspect the distal optics for fog, fluid or debris and clean per Verathon's instructions.
- Test with a second baton to isolate baton vs monitor.
- Confirm the monitor is charged and on.
- The AVL is not user-serviceable internally - if the baton or monitor is faulty, replace it or send it to Verathon.
Symptom: Runs only briefly on battery
- Charge fully in the dock and note the run time.
- Compare to the rated run time.
- Inspect the dock and monitor charge contacts.
- Have a qualified technician replace the internal battery.
- Verify a full-charge run time before returning it to the airway cart.
Documents & Manuals
Safety & Recalls
Synced live from the FDA openFDA API.
- RECALL
Product labeled as GVL 2 Stat (blades), lot GC32825, was physically packaged with the incorrect size device (GVL 1 Stat (blades)).
- RECALL
Verathon has revised the Operations and Maintenance Manual (OMM) to specifically state compatibility limitations of the reusable video laryngoscope Blade validated through simulated use cycles, such that exceeding this number of cycles in the specific chemical agent may affect the potential life of the product.
- RECALL
Verathon GlideScope Reusable GVL and AVL Blades are being recalled due to the potential risk of premature failure/breakage of the blade tip that may not be readily visible during routine inspection before or after intubation.
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