BEUDAMED
    FDA Recall Terminated

    Philips HeartStart FRx 861304 Automated External Defibrillator Manufactured by Philips Medical Systems, Seattle, WA 98121 USA; and Laerdal branded FRx 861305 The FRx Defibrillator is intended to treat ventricular fibrillation, the most common cause of sudden cardiac arrest. Using voice prompts, light emitting diodes (LEDs) and buttons, the user is guided through the response. The FRx uses a SMART biphasic, impedance compensating exponential waveform to deliver a nominal 150 J to adults and nominal 50 J to infants/children.

    Recall: Z-0642-2013 · Initiated July 26, 2012

    Recall

    Recall Number
    Z-0642-2013
    Event Number
    63030
    Firm
    Philips Medical Systems North America Co. Phillips
    FEI Number
    1000524572
    Product Code
    MKJ
    Status
    Terminated
    Root Cause
    Nonconforming Material/Component
    Initiated
    July 26, 2012
    Posted
    January 4, 2013
    Terminated
    September 21, 2020
    Address
    22100 Bothell Everett Hwy, Bothell, WA, 98021-8431

    Description

    Philips HeartStart FRx 861304 Automated External Defibrillator Manufactured by Philips Medical Systems, Seattle, WA 98121 USA; and Laerdal branded FRx 861305 The FRx Defibrillator is intended to treat ventricular fibrillation, the most common cause of sudden cardiac arrest. Using voice prompts, light emitting diodes (LEDs) and buttons, the user is guided through the response. The FRx uses a SMART biphasic, impedance compensating exponential waveform to deliver a nominal 150 J to adults and nominal 50 J to infants/children.

    Reason

    Philips determined that it is important to clarify information in the Owner's Manual and keep customers informed about the maintenance of their FRx (models 861304 and 861305), OnSite (models M5066A and M5067A), or HeartStart Home (model M5068A) automated external defibrillators (AEDs) shipped between December 2005 and July 2012. Philips had determined there is a need to emphasize the importance o

    Action

    Philips Healthcare sent an Emergency Care and Resuscitation letter Customer Information Letter dated July 26, 2012, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to contact their Philip's representative to obtain the tools and information they need to ensure that their device is functioning properly. For questions regarding this recall, please call AED Recall Support at 1-800-263-3342 (Option 6).

    Distribution

    Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and the countries of Japan and Malaysia.

    Quantity

    201,598