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Medtronic Physio-Control LIFEPAK CR Plus Defibrillator/Monitor. Automated external defibrillator deployed primarily in p

FDA device recall Z-2030-2009 · posted 2009-09-14 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Physio Control, Inc.
Reason for recall
The K1 relay on the Analog printed circuit board assembly may short due to moisture ingress in a highly humid environment. K1 shorting may affect the ECG amplitude causing the Shock Advisory System(SAS) to not analyze the ECG rhythm correctly thus preventing the device from delivering therapy.
Action taken
Physio-Control, Inc. notified Customers by phone beginning August 18, 2009. In addition, the recalling firm Issued an "Urgent Medical Device Recall" letter dated August 2009 informing Customers of the affected product and informing them that a Physio-Control representative will call and arrange for immediate device replacement. For further information, contact Physio-Control Customer Care at 1-800-442-1142.
Root cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Status
Terminated
Product code
MKJ
Quantity affected
34 devices (2 domestically & 32 internationally)
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution -- US (DC and MN) and Japan.
Date initiated
2009-07-31
Date posted
2009-09-14
Date terminated
2013-03-15
Location
Redmond, WA

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