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Internal Sterilizable Paddles (electrodes) and Handles without discharge control for use with LIFEPAK 9 and LIFEPAK 9P d

FDA device recall Z-1171-2009 · posted 2009-04-07 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Physio Control, Inc.
Reason for recall
Sterilization efficacy can not be confirmed for the current methods of sterilization listed in the product labeling.
Action taken
Recalling firm sent Urgent Medical Device Recall letters, dated 2/2009, advising customers to discontinue use of the listed sterilization methods and to remove them from service since there is no sterilization method that can be supported by current data. They are to use the enclosed form to identify and confirm if they have the listed products and follow the instructions on the form for returning information to the firm.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
LDD
Quantity affected
TOTAL: 3218 units; 2052 in the US, 1166 internationally
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution
Date initiated
2009-02-16
Date posted
2009-04-07
Date terminated
2011-08-17
Location
Redmond, WA

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