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Philips HeartStart XL+ Defibrillator/Monitor with system software version B.00.00 or B.00.01 installed Model: 861290, au

FDA device recall Z-1438-2014 · posted 2014-04-09 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Philips Medical Systems, Inc.
Reason for recall
Software communication failure may occur on the HeartStart XL+ locking the user out of clinical mode and possibly causing a delay in therapy.
Action taken
Philips Healthcare sent an Urgent Medical Device Correction letter dated March 2014, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. This Field Safety Notice is intended to inform you about: " what the problem is and under what circumstances it can occur " the actions that should be taken by the customer/user in order to prevent risks for patients or users " the actions planned by Philips to correct the problem. A software communication failure may occur on the HeartStart XL+ locking the user out of clinical mode and possibly causing a delay in therapy. Please see the attached Field Safety Notice that provides information on how to identify affected devices and instructions on actions to be taken. Please follow the ACTION TO BE TAKEN BY CUSTOMER / USER section of the notice. To correct this issue Philips will provide a software upgrade to customers with affected units free of charge. This voluntary correction has been reported to the appropriate regulatory agency. If you need any further information or support concerning this issue, please contact your local Philips representative at 1-800-722-9377. Philips apologizes for any inconveniences caused by this problem.
Root cause
Software design
Status
Terminated
Product code
MKJ
Quantity affected
9872 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) including the countries of: ARGENTINA AUSTRALIA AUSTRIA BELGIUM CANADA CHINA CZECH REPUBLIC DENMARK FRANCE GERMANY ITALY LATVIA NETHERLANDS NEW ZEALAND NORWAY
Date initiated
2014-04-02
Date posted
2014-04-09
Date terminated
2020-09-16
Location
Andover, MA

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