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LIFEPAK 12 defibrillator/monitor Part Numbers: VLP12-02-000000 through VLP12-02-005003, AVLP12-02-000000 through AVLP12-

FDA device recall Z-1107-04 · posted 2004-07-20 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Medtronic Physio Control Corp
Reason for recall
Therapy cable doesn't meet firm's standards/may not maintain connections sufficient to support ECG monitoring, external pacing or defibrillation; ECG connector with higher than normal connection resistance resulting in intermittent ECG signal; therapy connector has potential for impact damage.
Action taken
The firm reviewed records and/or contacted customers by telephone to verify affected devices used in the out of hospital mobile environment. All affected customers were notified by a letter dated May 2004. The firm''s service representative will contact customers to inspect and correct the devices.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
MKJ
Quantity affected
20,676 domestic, 19,899 international
Distribution
The firm distributes to distributors, hospitals, EMT-Ds and paramedics nationwide. The firm also distibutes the product internationally.
Date initiated
2004-05-05
Date posted
2004-07-20
Date terminated
2006-05-06
Location
Redmond, WA

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RecordFirmDate
MEDTRONIC PHYSIO-CONTROL LIFEPAK 20 DEFIBRILLATOR/MONITOR/PACEMAKER (K012274)Medtronic Physio-Control Corp.2002-02-05