FDA Enforcement Class II Terminated

HeartStart MRx Monitor/Defibrillator The HeartStart MRx is for use for the termination of ventricular tachycardia and ventricular fibrillation. The device is for use by qualified medical personnel trained in the operation of the device and qualified by training in basic life support, advanced cardiac support, or defibrillation. It must be used by or on the order of a physician.

Recall: Z-1612-2016 · Reported May 11, 2016

Enforcement

Recall Number
Z-1612-2016
Event ID
73825
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Product Type
Devices
Firm
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
Voluntary / Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial Notification
Letter
Report Date
May 11, 2016
Initiation Date
April 14, 2016
Classification Date
May 5, 2016
Termination Date
March 27, 2019
Address
3000 Minuteman Rd, Andover, MA, 01810-1032, United States

Description

HeartStart MRx Monitor/Defibrillator The HeartStart MRx is for use for the termination of ventricular tachycardia and ventricular fibrillation. The device is for use by qualified medical personnel trained in the operation of the device and qualified by training in basic life support, advanced cardiac support, or defibrillation. It must be used by or on the order of a physician.

Reason

MRx monitor/defibrillators could fail to charge because the therapy printed circuit board may have been loaded with an incorrect electronic component.

Code Info

US00586611, US00589878, US00594232, US00588464, US00591080, US00594779, US00588657, US00592182, US00594913, US00589391, US00593861, US00595298, US00589472, US00594092, US00595443, US00589851, US00594168

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - US including OH, CA, NC and Internationally to China, Iraq, Japan, and Korea.

Quantity

17