FDA Recall Terminated

HeartSine Samaritan AED Defibrillators Models: SAM 001, SAM 002, SAM 003.

Recall: Z-1046-05 · Initiated October 5, 2005

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1046-05
Event Number
31445
Firm
Heartsine Technologies Inc
FEI Number
3004018643
Product Code
MKJ
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Device Design
Initiated
October 5, 2005
Posted
July 28, 2005
Terminated
February 29, 2012
Address
940 Calle Amanecer, Ste E, San Clemente, CA, 92673-6218

Description

HeartSine Samaritan AED Defibrillators Models: SAM 001, SAM 002, SAM 003.

Reason

Immediately after battery installation the devices announce a low battery fault warning and shut themselves off, or the service indicator icon starts blinking indicating a fault condition.

Action

AED software revision 1.0.20 and higher incorporate software enhancements to make the AED more forgiving for extreme variations in user technique. Firm will provide distributors with field correction notice dated 10/5/05. Customers to be notified by mid-October 2005.

Distribution

Nationwide, Puerto Rico, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Ecuador, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Iceland, India, Iran, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Pakistan, Phillipines, Poland, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, UK

Quantity

1929 units