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The LIFEPAK 20 defibrillator/monitor and LIFEPAK 20e. Product part numbers: 3202487-xxx, 3202488-000, U3202487-000, 3202

FDA device recall Z-1722-2011 · posted 2011-03-18 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Physio Control, Inc.
Reason for recall
A component failure on the AC power supply assembly results in "NO AC POWER" operation. A failure of AC power can result in a delay of defibrillation therapy if backup battery power is depleted.
Action taken
PhysioControl, Inc. began sending an Urgent Medical Device Correction letter via certified receipt to all affected customers describing the potential issue. Customers were advised to keep the defibrillators in service and to follow the daily Operator's Checklist. All power supplies will be updated. For questions customers were instructed to contact Technical Support at 1-800-442-1142. For questions regarding this recall call 425-867-4000.
Root cause
Device Design
Status
Terminated
Product code
MKJ
Quantity affected
53550 units
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - USA including AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MI, MD, MI, NC, NY, OH, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, and WY and the coutnr
Date initiated
2010-05-27
Date posted
2011-03-18
Date terminated
2014-09-29
Location
Redmond, WA

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