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HeartStart XL Defibrillator/Monitor, Model: M4735A

FDA device recall Z-0062-2008 · posted 2007-10-25 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Philips Medical Systems
Reason for recall
Inadequate shipping package causing damage to control boards resulting in unit failure. Failure to deliver therapy (defibrillation, pacing or cardioversion) may occur as a result of undetected damage to the PCB assembly.
Action taken
Philips Medical notified accounts (Distributors/Healthcare Customers) by letter dated 9/4/07. Users are requested if possible to remove the unit from service. Firm will have Field representative conduct correction.
Root cause
Package design/selection
Status
Terminated
Product code
MKJ
Quantity affected
147 boards
Distribution
Puerto Rico, Canada, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, China, Domincan Republic, Czech Republic, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Korea, Macau, Singapore, Spain, South Africa, Slovenia, Sweden, Switzerland, Irela
Date initiated
2007-09-04
Date posted
2007-10-25
Date terminated
2016-08-09
Location
Andover, MA

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