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Biphasic LIFEPAK 12 defibrillator / monitor.

FDA device recall Z-0811-2010 · posted 2010-02-22 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Physio Control, Inc.
Reason for recall
Affected devices contain a Biphasic PCBA that may have a solder defect on the H Bridge component that could prevent the device from providing a defibrillation shock. There could be a delay in therapy or prevention of defibrillation therapy if the defibrillator were needed in a cardiac arrest situation. Delay or prevention of defibrillation therapy may contribute to the death of a viable patient.
Action taken
Consignees were sent a notification letter dated March 2009 that explained firm representatives would follow up with each customer within 30 days to arrange an update to affected devices. Affected Biphasic PCBAs will be replaced. Customers advised to keep the devices in use and to continue to perform daily User Test.
Root cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Status
Terminated
Product code
MKJ
Quantity affected
1718
Distribution
Distributed domestically and internationally to hospitals, clinics, etc. Foreign distribution to the following countries: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, Germany, Hong Kong, Mexico, N
Date initiated
2009-03-31
Date posted
2010-02-22
Date terminated
2013-08-08
Location
Redmond, WA

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