FDA Recall Terminated

Ambulance Parameter Extension (APE) kit M4758A, an accessory to the Philips HeartStart MRx Monitor/Defibrillator - Product Usage: is intended to be used with the M3536A MRx in EMS environments.

Recall: Z-1342-2020 · Initiated January 14, 2020

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1342-2020
Event Number
84796
Firm
Philips North America, LLC
FEI Number
1218950
Product Code
MKJ
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Process design
Initiated
January 14, 2020
Terminated
February 9, 2021
Address
3000 Minuteman Rd, Andover, MA, 01810-1032

Description

Ambulance Parameter Extension (APE) kit M4758A, an accessory to the Philips HeartStart MRx Monitor/Defibrillator - Product Usage: is intended to be used with the M3536A MRx in EMS environments.

Reason

M4758A Ambulance Parameter Extension (APE) kit may cause ECG "Leads Off" condition in hot, humid environments

Action

Philips issued notification letter dated January 2020 to Philips Markets Organizations responsible for distributing the letters outside of the U.S Letter stated problem, health risk and is asking customers to follow the Action to be Taken by Customer/User section of the CIL: Philips recommends that the APE kit be removed from use and disposed of. Patients can of course be monitored and treated in ambulances using the MRx Monitor/Defibrillator without the APE kit. To acknowledge receipt of this notification, please complete and fax the Customer Reply Form back to Philips at your earliest convenience.

Distribution

International distribution in the countries of Austria, Germany, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Switzerland

Quantity

43 units