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Physio-Control LIFEPAK 20 defibrillator/monitor, AC powered external defibrillator with battery backup. Part Numbers: 32

FDA device recall Z-1050-2008 · posted 2008-03-29 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Physio Control, Inc.
Reason for recall
Inoperable Device - Potential for delay in therapy or prevention of defibrillation therapy due to corrosion of the Printed Circuit Board Assemblies (PCBA).
Action taken
The firm contacted Customers by phone and by Urgent-Medical Device Recall letters sent via return receipt requested to their consignees on 1/8/08. The letter advised consignees that the Printed Circuit Board Assemblies (PCBA) might not meet quality requirements. This manufacturing deviation could lead to eventual PCBA corrosion that could render the device inoperative and not ready for use in an emergency under battery power. The firm recommended keeping the unit in service until it could be replaced. Representatives will visit each consignee and replace units.
Root cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Status
Terminated
Product code
MKJ
Quantity affected
103 total devices - 84 domestic, 19 international
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution --- USA including states of OK, SC, TX, and WA, and country of Germany.
Date initiated
2008-01-08
Date posted
2008-03-29
Date terminated
2013-09-04
Location
Redmond, WA

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RecordFirmDate
MEDTRONIC PHYSIO-CONTROL LIFEPAK 20 DEFIBRILLATOR/MONITOR/PACEMAKER (K012274)Medtronic Physio-Control Corp.2002-02-05