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LIFEPAK 20 external defibrillator/monitor

FDA device recall Z-1502-06 · posted 2006-09-13 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Medtronic Emergency Response Systems, Inc.
Reason for recall
Devices with v38 system software do not display a ''LOW BATTERY: CONNECT TO AC POWER'' message when the monitor is on backup (DC) battery power and may shut down without warning.
Action taken
On August 30, 2006 the firm issued a letter dated August 2006 and titled MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION. The letter advises of the issue, explains how to resume power if power is shut down without warning, and advsies that a service representative will contact the consignee to make arrangements to install new software. On 10/19/06 the firm mailed an identical letter dated October 2006 to customers for units that were later identified as being subject to the recall.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
LDD
Quantity affected
2,831 worldwide
Distribution
Units were distributed worldwide to hospitals and medical centers.
Date initiated
2006-08-30
Date posted
2006-09-13
Date terminated
2011-03-25
Location
Redmond, WA

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