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Physio-Control LIFEPAK 12 defibrillator/monitor. The LIFEPAK12 defibrillator/monitor series is a battery operated portab

FDA device recall Z-1858-2008 · posted 2008-09-11 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Physio Control, Inc.
Reason for recall
The LIFEPAK12 defibrillator/monitor series (LP12) contain a Biphasic PCBA that may have a solder defect on the H Bridge component that could prevent the device from providing a defibrillation shock.
Action taken
Starting May 8, 2008, letters were hand-delivered by the firm's service representatives as they visited customer sites to perform on-site service for affected units. Customers who had not been visited by May 16th were mailed a Certified Receipt letter on May 16, 2008. The letter explained the recall and notified customers that Physio Control was conducting a Field correction to replace all affected Biphasic PCBA. The firm recommends customers continue to perform therapy cable or Standard Paddles Defibrillation Check (monthly or as needed); to have a backup device available until their device is updated; and if no backup device is available, a loaner would be provided by the firm upon request. Contact Technical Support at 1-800-442-1142, option 5 - 6:00 am to 4:00 pm (Pacific), Monday -Friday or visit www.Physio-Control-notices.com/LP12.
Root cause
Process control
Status
Terminated
Product code
MKJ
Quantity affected
1,710 Units
Distribution
Product distributed nationwide to 5 Department of Defense accounts, 1 VA account, 5 government accounts, 49 hospitals, 223 first responders, and 1 direct account. 8 foreign accounts include: NETHERLAN
Date initiated
2008-05-08
Date posted
2008-09-11
Date terminated
2013-09-04
Location
Redmond, WA

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