FDA Recall Terminated

Defibtech Sentry Semi-Automatic External Defibrilator (AED) sold as 'ReviveR AED' brand -Model DDU-100B (version 2.002 and earlier)

Recall: Z-0581-2007 · Initiated February 17, 2007

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0581-2007
Event Number
37394
Firm
Defibtech, LLC
FEI Number
3003521780
Product Code
MKJ
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Software design
Initiated
February 17, 2007
Posted
March 8, 2007
Terminated
June 9, 2021
Address
741 Boston Post Rd, Ste 201, Guilford, CT, 06437-2714

Description

Defibtech Sentry Semi-Automatic External Defibrilator (AED) sold as 'ReviveR AED' brand -Model DDU-100B (version 2.002 and earlier)

Reason

Device Malfunction-The self-test software may allow a self-test to clear a previously detected low battery condition. If this occurs, the operator may be unaware of the low battery and the device may be "unable" to deliver a defibrillation shock, which could result in failure to resuscitate a patient.

Action

Defibtech LLC initiated notification to customers/distributors on 2/17/07 by email. Hard copy letters followed on 2/22/07 with acknowledgement card. Users provided with instructions for 'Immediate Recommendations' until the unit''s software is upgraded. Distributors, their customers, and direct accounts instructed to locate affected units and upgrade these units in the field. Distributors, their customers, and direct accounts shall return to Defibtech documentation confirming unit software upgrade was completed..Press was issued by the firm on March 6, 2007

Distribution

Worldwide distribution ---- USA and countries of Canada, Uruguay, Jordon, Turkey United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia, Sweden France, South Africa, Cyprus, Spain, Germany India, Japan, Israel, Australia, Norway, Philppines Singapore, Poland, Germany, Italy, Switzerland Netherlands, Indonesia, United Arab Emirates Malaysia, Austria, Ireland, Kingdom of Bahrain, and Korea.

Quantity

14, 022