Verathon GlideScope Range
Verathon · Model GlideScope Range
Operational in seconds Optimized for demanding EMS and military field settings Single-Use configurations Easy to use, learn, and teach.
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.
Will not power on or unexpected shutdown
HighSymptoms: The anesthesia is dead, reboots, or shuts down mid-use.
Root cause: Mains lead / fuse, an aged battery, or a power-supply board fault.
Battery will not hold charge
MediumSymptoms: Short run time on battery; low-battery alarm soon after a full charge.
Root cause: Aged rechargeable battery pack or a charger fault.
Display / control-panel fault
MediumSymptoms: Blank, dim or distorted display; unresponsive keys or touchscreen.
Root cause: Display, backlight, or control-board fault.
Fails self-test or calibration
MediumSymptoms: Power-on self-test or the scheduled performance check fails or is out of tolerance.
Root cause: Sensor drift or an internal board fault; recalibration or repair needed.
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.
Rechargeable battery pack
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $$R&R Fairly easy
Power supply / mains board
Class Major service partRel. cost $$$R&R Difficult
Display / control-panel assembly
Class Major service partRel. cost $$$R&R Moderate
Cooling fan
Class Major service partRel. cost $R&R Moderate
| Part | Service class | Relative cost | R&R difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rechargeable battery pack | Periodic replacement | $$ | Fairly easy |
| Power supply / mains board | Major service part | $$$ | Difficult |
| Display / control-panel assembly | Major service part | $$$ | Moderate |
| Cooling fan | Major service part | $ | Moderate |
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: Fails the pre-use leak / machine self-test
- Run the check with the exact breathing circuit, absorber and vaporisers that will be used.
- Reseat the CO2-absorber canister and check its seal; replace exhausted absorbent.
- Inspect the breathing-system gaskets, the bag arm and the APL valve.
- Confirm each vaporiser is seated / Selectatec-latched with an intact back-bar O-ring.
- Re-run the test; escalate an internal low-pressure leak that cannot be localised.
Symptom: Ventilator not delivering the set tidal volume / bellows or piston fault
- Verify tidal volume with a calibrated gas-flow analyser.
- Inspect the bellows (or piston seal) for a leak and the drive-gas valve.
- Calibrate the flow sensors.
- Check circuit-compliance compensation is enabled and the circuit is intact.
- Replace the bellows / flow sensors as isolated and re-verify.
Symptom: O2 flow wrong / hypoxic-guard fault / no O2 flush
- Verify O2 flow with a calibrated flow meter.
- Tap a sticking flowmeter float; replace the rotameter tube if it sticks.
- Check the hypoxic-guard link maintains the minimum O2:N2O ratio.
- Confirm the O2-failure alarm sounds when O2 pressure is removed.
- Refer the flowmeter block / hypoxic guard for service.
Symptom: Agent concentration wrong / vaporiser back-bar leak
- Verify output with a calibrated agent analyser across the dial range.
- Confirm the correct agent is filled.
- Reseat the vaporiser and replace the back-bar O-rings.
- Repeat the machine leak test.
- Send the vaporiser to an authorised service centre for recalibration if output is out of spec.
Documents & Manuals
Safety & Recalls
Synced live from the FDA openFDA API.
- RECALL
Due to software issues, their is the potential for loss of image or a degradation of the image when using the monitor with other connectable devices.
- RECALL
Handheld video monitor failed to meet the labeled IP67 rating which may allow fluid ingress into the monitor resulting in loss of functionality.
- RECALL
When video laryngoscopy system users apply, twisting motions while connecting the blade in the HDMI port, or excessive torsion to the connection port, this force is transferred to the HDMI PCB, which may result in video synchronization interruption, loss of live image/blank screen, no cameras connected monitor warning, may present risk to patients, in which time to intubation is more critical.
- RECALL
A typographical error in the Operations & Maintenance Manual incorrectly identifies the use of low level disinfection for the reusable video laryngoscope, specifically for the Titanium Blades.
- RECALL
The firm has become aware of the potential for disruption (flickering) in the video laryngoscopy image when GlideScope Titanium SU laryngoscope blades are in use. Video "flickering" appears as the intermittent break-up of the on-screen video image, appearing as either distorted horizontal or vertical bars of displaced video signal.
- RECALL
Certain models and serial numbers of GlideScope GVL and AVL laryngoscope blades may separate, due to inadequate bonding of the silicone adhesive affixing the halves of the blade. The potential for blade separation may not be readily visible during routine inspection before or after intubation.
- RECALL
Re-usable video laryngoscope blades of the GlideScope GVL3, GVL4, and GVL5 were recalled due to potential cracking.
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