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HeartStart MRx Defibrillator Monitor (Models M3535A, M3536A and M3536J) used with Philips 14.8-Volt Lithium Ion Battery

FDA device recall Z-1317-2010 · posted 2010-04-09 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Philips Healthcare Inc.
Reason for recall
Batteries older than 2 years have a higher potential for intermittent electrical contact, may contribute to an interruption in monitoring or therapy if the monitor/defibrillator is operating on battery.
Action taken
An "Urgent Medical Device Correction" letter with a Field Safety Notice was issued on March 4, 2010 to affected customers. The Instructions for Use Addendum/Application Note is included with the communication describing when to replace the unit's 14.8-Volt Lithium Ion Battery (Product #M3538A) Number M3538A in the the Philips HeartStart MRx Monitor/Defibrillator. Should you have any questions or concerns about the Device Correction, please contact your local Philips representative.
Root cause
Component design/selection
Status
Terminated
Product code
MKJ
Quantity affected
37,674 units
Distribution
Worldwide: UNITED STATES, CANADA, AFGHANISTAN, ALBANIA, ,ARGENTINA, ARUBA, AUSTRALIA, AUSTRIA, AZERBAIJAN, BAHRAIN, BELGIUM BOSNIA&HERZEGOVINA, BRAZIL, BRUNEI DARUSSALAM, BULGARIA, CHILE, CHINA, COLOM
Date initiated
2010-03-04
Date posted
2010-04-09
Date terminated
2017-02-15
Location
Andover, MA

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HEARTSTART MRX WITH Q-CPR OPTION, MODELS M3535A OR M3536A (K051134)Philips Medical Systems2005-09-08