FDA Recall Terminated

Heartstart FR2+ automated external defibrillator models M3861A and M3841A are NOT equipped with the ECG Module. Model M3861A is under the Philips label and M3841A is under the Laerdal label.

Recall: Z-0062-2010 · Initiated October 1, 2009

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0062-2010
Event Number
53383
Firm
Philips Medical Systems
FEI Number
1000524572
Product Code
MKJ
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Initiated
October 1, 2009
Posted
December 8, 2009
Terminated
September 27, 2013
Address
2301 5th Ave, Ste 200, Seattle, WA, 98121

Description

Heartstart FR2+ automated external defibrillator models M3861A and M3841A are NOT equipped with the ECG Module. Model M3861A is under the Philips label and M3841A is under the Laerdal label.

Reason

A potential exists for a component failure, which, if it occurs, could result in the inability to deliver therapy.

Action

On September 28, 2009 Philips issued a nationwide press release. On October 1, 2009 the firm issued notification letters to consignees arranging for the return and replacement of the affected units. The firm also set up a page on their website with a serial number look-up tool. For further information or support concerning this issue, customers are asked to contact Philips at 1.800.263.3342 or visit www.philips.com/FR2PlusAction for the serial number look-up list, answers to frequently asked questions, directions for the battery insertion test, and the replacement AED selection form.

Distribution

Domestic and Worldwide distribution to: United States, Canada, Australia, Austria, Bulgaria, China, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Great Britain, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Lebanon, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, and United Arab Emirates.

Quantity

see Z-0063-2010