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Physio-Control Lifepak 20 defibrillator/monitor is intended for the termination of certain fatal arrhythmias.

FDA device recall Z-2388-2008 · posted 2008-09-21 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Physio Control, Inc.
Reason for recall
Potential for the coin battery to drain prematurely causing the monitor clock time and date to be incorrect and the service light indicator to illuminate.
Action taken
On 06/18/08 the firm, via regular postal service , mailed an "IMPORTANT MEDICAL DEVICE NOTIFICATION" letter to all their consignees. The letter instructs consignees that the coin battery may deplete prematurely and to contact Physio-Control if their Lifepack 20 defibrillator/monitor requires coin battery replacement prior to the recommended four year replacement schedule. If you have any questions, contact Technical Support at 1-800-442-1142, option 5 from 6:00 am to 4:00 pm (Pacific), Monday-Friday or visit www.physio-control-notices.com/coin battery.
Root cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Status
Terminated
Product code
MKJ
Quantity affected
45,209 devices
Distribution
There were 24,238 devices distributed to 3,135 consignees throughout the United States and 20,613 devices distributed to 48 foreign consignees.
Date initiated
2008-06-18
Date posted
2008-09-21
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