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Welch Allyn AED 10 automated external defibrillator and MRL Jumpstart (collectively "AED 10")

FDA device recall Z-1389-2009 · posted 2009-06-23 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Welch Allyn Protocol, Inc
Reason for recall
Issue #1: AED 10 displayed a "Do Not Use" symbol as a result of a blown F1 fuse. Issue #2: AED 10 models that incorporate a spring connector with the speaker experienced intermittent electrical connection to the circuit board causing a loss of voice prompts.
Action taken
Welch Allyn sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated February 26, 2009 to all distributors and customers, describing 5 failure modes. Customers were instructed to respond to the letter by calling 888-345-5356, and decide on replacement or discounted new purchase.
Root cause
Component design/selection
Status
Terminated
Product code
MKJ
Quantity affected
Issue #1: 4568 units; Issue#2: 5186 units
Distribution
Worldwide distribution.
Date initiated
2009-02-26
Date posted
2009-06-23
Date terminated
2012-03-07
Location
Beaverton, OR

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