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Zoll E Series BLS Defibrillator/Pacemaker/Monitor Software versions 7.10 and 7.11 The product is used by qualified medic

FDA device recall Z-2294-2011 · posted 2011-05-25 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
ZOLL Medical Corporation
Reason for recall
Zoll E Series BLS Defibrillator may fail to auto charge and deliver energy
Action taken
The firm, Zoll, sent an "Urgent Medical Device Correction" letter dated April 22, 2011 via UPS to its customers. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to immediately alert all E Series BLS users to this problem; instruct users to not touch patient and keep the patient still during ECG analysis, Instruct users that if they experience this problem, to press the Analyze button again, and contact ZOLL Technical Service for the software upgrade kit. The letter also states that affected units can remain in service until the software has been updated. If you have any questions, please contact 24/7 technical support at 1 (800) 348-9011 or +1 (978) 421-9460.
Root cause
Software design
Status
Terminated
Product code
MKJ
Quantity affected
874 units
Distribution
Worldwide distribution: USA (nationwide) and countries of: Australia, Canada, Finland, Germany, Malaysia and United Kingdom.
Date initiated
2011-04-21
Date posted
2011-05-25
Date terminated
2014-01-23
Location
Chelmsford, MA

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