FDA Enforcement Class II Terminated

HeartStart MRx Monitor/Defibrillator, Model No. M3535A (861288), M3536A (861289) Product Automated external defibrillators (non-wearable) Product Usage: 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-2035-2018 · Reported June 6, 2018

Enforcement

Recall Number
Z-2035-2018
Event ID
79982
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Product Type
Devices
Firm
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
Voluntary / Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial Notification
Letter
Report Date
June 6, 2018
Initiation Date
May 3, 2018
Classification Date
May 30, 2018
Termination Date
October 17, 2019
Address
3000 Minuteman Rd, N/A, Andover, MA, 01810-1032, United States

Description

HeartStart MRx Monitor/Defibrillator, Model No. M3535A (861288), M3536A (861289) Product Automated external defibrillators (non-wearable) Product Usage: 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

The MRx monitor/defibrillators could fail to charge because the therapy printed circuit board may have been loaded with an incorrect electronic component. Failure to charge could potentially cause therapy to be interrupted or delayed.

Code Info

US00588464, US00588657, US00589878, US00591080, US00593861

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution to accounts in OH and NC. Foreign distribution to Lebanon.

Quantity

5