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Philips HeartStart XL, Model M4735A Defibrillator/Monitor

FDA device recall Z-0343-03 · posted 2002-12-18 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Philips Medical Systems, Inc. Cardiac & Monitoring Systems
Reason for recall
Defective energy switch may cause Defibrillator to turn off or charge to a different energy level than was selected.
Action taken
On 11/25/02 Philips notified customers by letter and requested users to identify the device and use an alternate defibrillator. Philips systems representatives will repair the device in the field. Instructions, titled: 'Risk Mitigation Procedure,' were provided if the unit cannot be pulled from service.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
MKJ
Quantity affected
260 units
Distribution
AL, AZ, CA, CT, DE, FL, IL , IN, LA, NE, NY, PA, TX Nationwide Foreign: Canada, Algeria, Belgium, France, Great Britain, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Lebanon, Spain, Sweden, Hong Kong, Philippines, Singapo
Date initiated
2002-11-25
Date posted
2002-12-18
Date terminated
2012-05-03
Location
Andover, MA

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RecordFirmDate
HEARTSTREAM XL DEFIBRILLATOR/MONITOR, MODEL #M4735A (K021453)Philips Medical Systems2002-07-03
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HEARTSTREAM XL DEFIBRILLATOR/MONITOR, MODEL M4735A (K001725)Agilent Technologies, Inc.2000-09-08