BEUDAMED
    FDA Recall Terminated

    HeartStart FR2+ AED with Text Display, Model 989803148611. This product is G2005 Update in accordance with the American Heart Association 2005 Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC). The label of the device states: "HEARTSTART...FR2+ Automated External Defibrillator...Manufactured by: Philips Medical Systems Seattle, WA 98121".

    Recall: Z-0488-2011 · Initiated September 22, 2010

    Recall

    Recall Number
    Z-0488-2011
    Event Number
    56816
    Firm
    Philips Medical Systems
    FEI Number
    1000524572
    Product Code
    MKJ
    Status
    Terminated
    Root Cause
    Nonconforming Material/Component
    Initiated
    September 22, 2010
    Posted
    November 29, 2010
    Terminated
    September 5, 2013
    Address
    2301 5th Ave, Ste 200, Seattle, WA, 98121

    Description

    HeartStart FR2+ AED with Text Display, Model 989803148611. This product is G2005 Update in accordance with the American Heart Association 2005 Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC). The label of the device states: "HEARTSTART...FR2+ Automated External Defibrillator...Manufactured by: Philips Medical Systems Seattle, WA 98121".

    Reason

    A flash memory component in the HeartStart FR2+ and Automated External Defibrillator was improperly relabeled by a third party. Therefore the component could not be identified by its source, quality, and date of manufacture.

    Action

    On 10/5/10, Philips began sending out the Voluntary Medical Device Removal notification letter to their consignees. This letter informs the consignees that Philips Healthcare is conducting a voluntary product removal of a limited number of HeartStartFR2+ automated external defibrillators (AEDs), model numbers M3860A, M3861A, M3849A, and M3841A, manufactured by Philips and shipped between March 2007 and August 2010. The owners of affected AEDs are advised to run a battery insertion test. If it passes, the AED should remain in service until its replacement is received. Philips will be replacing affected units. The consignees can visit the firm's website www.philips.com/FR2AEDAction or contact Philips at 1-800-263-3342 for any information or support concerning the issue.

    Distribution

    Devices were distributed to hospitals, medical facilities, and distributors through out the US and to foreign consignees. Foreign consignees including countries: Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cyprus, Ecuador, El Salvador, Finland, France, French Guiana, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Gibraltar, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Japan, Jordan, Kampuchea, Kenya, Korea, Latvia, Lebanon, Libya, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta & Gozo, Mexico, Netherland, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Palestinian Territory, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Vietnam, and Zimbabwe.

    Quantity

    6 units