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Philips HeartStart FRx 861304 Automated External Defibrillator Manufactured by Philips Medical Systems, Seattle, WA 9812

FDA device recall Z-0642-2013 · posted 2013-01-04 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Philips Medical Systems North America Co. Phillips
Reason for recall
Philips determined that it is important to clarify information in the Owner's Manual and keep customers informed about the maintenance of their FRx (models 861304 and 861305), OnSite (models M5066A and M5067A), or HeartStart Home (model M5068A) automated external defibrillators (AEDs) shipped between December 2005 and July 2012. Philips had determined there is a need to emphasize the importance o
Action taken
Philips Healthcare sent an Emergency Care and Resuscitation letter Customer Information Letter dated July 26, 2012, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to contact their Philip's representative to obtain the tools and information they need to ensure that their device is functioning properly. For questions regarding this recall, please call AED Recall Support at 1-800-263-3342 (Option 6).
Root cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Status
Terminated
Product code
MKJ
Quantity affected
201,598
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and the countries of Japan and Malaysia.
Date initiated
2012-07-26
Date posted
2013-01-04
Date terminated
2020-09-21
Location
Bothell, WA

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PHILIPS HEARTSTART FRX DEFIBRILLATOR, MODEL 861304 (K050004)Philips Medical Systems2005-02-25