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LIFEPAK CR Plus defibrillator. The device is a battery operated, portable automated external defibrillator (AED). The de

FDA device recall Z-0671-2007 · posted 2007-03-29 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Medtronic Emergency Response Systems, Inc.
Reason for recall
LIFEPAK CR Plus defibrillators with software version 1.16 or lower may miscalculate the HLC battery capacity and result in the CHARGE-PAK battery charger icon/indicator to display and falsely indicate battery needs replacement.
Action taken
Firm sent letters on 03/02/2007 dated 03/2007 via certified return receipt to consignees with affected LIFEPAK CR Plus devices. The firm advised consignees to upgrade their devices' software, and indicated that each consignee will be provided a user-installable software upgrade for their device(s) within 45 days.
Root cause
Software design
Status
Terminated
Product code
MKJ
Quantity affected
13,835 units
Distribution
Distribution is worldwide. The device is designed for non-professional users and are primarily used in public access defibrillator environments such as airports, schools, or public libraries.
Date initiated
2007-03-02
Date posted
2007-03-29
Date terminated
2012-04-26
Location
Redmond, WA

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