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Hard shell carry case for the LIFEPAK CR Plus.

FDA device recall Z-0005-06 · posted 2005-10-04 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Medtronic Emergency Response Systems, Inc.
Reason for recall
Some hard shell carry case for LIFEPAK 500 and LIFEPAK CR Plus automated external defibrillators may have blocked pressure vent which may make it difficult to open the case after a sudden decrease in altitude (such as in aircraft landng or mountain descent).
Action taken
On 7/12/05 the firm issued a letter to customers instructing the customers to inspect the cases for blocked vent. If the customer noted that the vent was blocked, to contact the firm for a replacement case. The firm provided response cards for the customers to return stating they had inspected their units.
Root cause
Process control
Status
Terminated
Product code
MKJ
Quantity affected
133 cases
Distribution
Cases were distributed nationwide and internationally.
Date initiated
2005-07-12
Date posted
2005-10-04
Date terminated
2006-06-26
Location
Redmond, WA

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