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LIFEPAK 12 defibrillator/ monitors biphasic

FDA device recall Z-0495-05 · posted 2005-02-03 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Medtronic Emergency Response Systems, Inc.
Reason for recall
The LIFEPAK 12 biphasic defibrillator/ monitors may deliver inappropriate energy levels and fail to escalate energy levels when configured to do so.
Action taken
The firm sent 4000 User Notification letters via FED-EX on 1/15/2005 and approximately 3000 on 1/17/2005. The User Notification letters informed consignees about the two complaints and described the firm''s findings from their investigation into the problem. The letters also requested the users check the default energy settings; report back to the firm any discrepancies found; and reset the discrepant settings which differed from the user programmed settings.
Root cause
Software design
Status
Terminated
Product code
MKJ
Quantity affected
28,835 devices distributed in the U.S.; 15,613 devices distributed internationally
Distribution
28,835 devices were shipped to 6874 domestic consignees.
Date initiated
2005-01-15
Date posted
2005-02-03
Date terminated
2006-05-06
Location
Redmond, WA

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Related 510(k) clearances

RecordFirmDate
LIFEPAK 12 (K040775)Medtronic Physio-Control Corp.2004-04-23
LIFEPAK 12 BIPHASIC (K991910)Physio-Control Corp.1999-09-03