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Philips HeartStart MRx monitor/defibrillators Models: M3535A, M3536A, M3536M4, M3536M5, and M3536M6 Product Usage: The H

FDA device recall Z-1896-2012 · posted 2012-06-27 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Philips Healthcare Inc.
Reason for recall
HeartStart MRx Unexpected Pads/Paddles ECG Failure
Action taken
Philips issued an Urgent Voluntary Medical Device Correction/Field Safety Notice letter on June 20, 2012. The letter informs customers of the issue, identifies details (including models and software versions applicable) of units affected, gives instructions on actions to be taken until the correction is available, and identifies what action Philips plans to eliminate or remedy the issue. The letter states that a Philips Healthcare representative will contact customers to arrange for the replacement of the Power PCA in all the affected devices. Philips will complete the installation free of charge. For questions or support concerning this issue contact your local Philips representative at 1-800-722-9377.
Root cause
Process control
Status
Terminated
Product code
MKJ
Quantity affected
2914 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) and the countries of: AUSTRALIA, AUSTRIA, BELGIUM, BOLIVIA, BRAZIL, CANADA, CHINA, COLOMBIA, EL SALVADOR, ETHIOPIA, FRANCE, GERMANY, HONG KONG, INDIA, INDONESI
Date initiated
2012-06-20
Date posted
2012-06-27
Date terminated
2017-03-16
Location
Andover, MA

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RecordFirmDate
HEARTSTART MRX WITH Q-CPR OPTION, MODELS M3535A OR M3536A (K051134)Philips Medical Systems2005-09-08