FDA Recall Terminated

Philips QCPR Meter - used with FR3 Product Usage: The Philips CPR meter is intended for use with the Philips HeartStart FR3 automated external defibrillators (FR3) with PR2.0 or higher software or on HeartStart MRx devices with software version F.01/R.01 or F.02/R.02 installed. The Q-CPR option provides feedback designed to encourage rescuers to perform resuscitation in accordance with AHA/ERC guidelines for chest compression rate, depth, and duty cycle and ventilation rate, volume and flow rate (inflation time).

Recall: Z-0683-2018 · Initiated January 29, 2018

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0683-2018
Event Number
79016
Firm
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
FEI Number
1218950
Product Code
LIX
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Device Design
Initiated
January 29, 2018
Posted
February 22, 2018
Terminated
May 5, 2020
Address
3000 Minuteman Rd, Andover, MA, 01810-1032

Description

Philips QCPR Meter - used with FR3 Product Usage: The Philips CPR meter is intended for use with the Philips HeartStart FR3 automated external defibrillators (FR3) with PR2.0 or higher software or on HeartStart MRx devices with software version F.01/R.01 or F.02/R.02 installed. The Q-CPR option provides feedback designed to encourage rescuers to perform resuscitation in accordance with AHA/ERC guidelines for chest compression rate, depth, and duty cycle and ventilation rate, volume and flow rate (inflation time).

Reason

Inform users of correct placement of the disposable adhesive pad on the QCPR meter and inform users of injuries associated with proper performance of CPR. As required by Consent Decree of Permanent Injunction No. 1:17-cv-11955-DJC, entered October 31, 2017 between United States of America and Philips North America

Action

Philips sent an Medical Device Recall letter dated January 19, 2018 to their customers. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. Customers were instructed to immediately return the attached reply card. For question contact your local Philips representative.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide

Quantity

28094 in total