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LIFEPAK 12 defibrillator/monitor

FDA device recall Z-0710-06 · posted 2006-04-04 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Medtronic Emergency Response Systems, Inc.
Reason for recall
Therapy connectors may have connector sockets that do not meet design specs - short drill depth. Interruption of the connections may cause unexpected, intermittent or complete loss of pacing and defibrillation functions.
Action taken
On 3/22/06, the firm began sending out letters dated March 2006, and flagged URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION. The letters advised customers of the issue and that a service representative would visit and inspect the therapy connector sockets, and replace the therapy connector and the mating cable if short drill sockets are found.
Root cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Status
Terminated
Product code
MKJ
Quantity affected
942 devices
Distribution
Nationwide, and Canada, Netherlands, Germany, Australia, Guam, Hong Kong, New Zealand, New Caledonia, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica, Mexico, Uruguay, Venezuela. Domestic distribution includes h
Date initiated
2006-03-22
Date posted
2006-04-04
Date terminated
2011-09-06
Location
Redmond, WA

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