The GVL Stat is a sterile, single-use device. After each use, it should be removed from the Cobalt AVL video baton and disposed of properly. The Cobalt AVL video baton and the GVL Stat are designed to be inserted down the midline of the tongue to the epiglottis.

The Cobalt AVL video baton with a GVL Stat may be used to produce a Macintosh-style lift of the epiglottis or to produce a Miller lift. Intubations using the Cobalt AVL video baton with a GVL Stat only require approximately 0.5 - 1.5 kg (1 - 3.5 lbs) of lifting force.

Before you use the GVL Stat, visually inspect the Stat to ensure that all exterior surfaces are free of unintended rough areas, sharp edges, protrusions, or cracks. Before you slide the baton into the Stat, make sure that the logo on the side of the baton and the logo on the side of the Stat are aligned. Slide the video baton into the GVLStat until it clicks into place.

To properly insert the video baton into the GVL Stat you must ensure that the GlideScope logos on the video baton and the Stat are aligned for proper insertion and ensure that the video baton is not inserted backwards.

Verathon recommends the following:

Cobalt AVL Video Baton 1-2 (for use on infants):

• GVL 0 Stat (patients less than 1.5 kg)
• GVL 1 Stat (patients between 1.5 - 3.6 kg)
• GVL 2 Stat (patients between 1.8 - -10 kg)

Cobalt AVL Video Baton 3-4 (for use on children and adults)

• GVL 3 Stat (patients between 10 kg - Adult)
• GVL 4 Stat (patients between 40 kg - Morbidly obese)