FDA Recall Terminated

Biphasic LIFEPAK 15 Monitor/Defibrillator. Manufactured by Physio-Control Inc., a division of Medtronic, Inc. Redmond, Washington USA. The LIFEPAK 15 monitor/defibrillator is a complete acute cardiac care response system designed for basic life support (BLS) and advanced life support (ALS) patient protocols.

Recall: Z-1410-2010 · Initiated March 4, 2010

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1410-2010
Event Number
54894
Firm
Physio Control, Inc.
FEI Number
3015876
Product Code
MKJ
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Device Design
Initiated
March 4, 2010
Posted
April 21, 2010
Terminated
January 3, 2012
Address
11811 Willows Rd Ne, Redmond, WA, 98052-2003

Description

Biphasic LIFEPAK 15 Monitor/Defibrillator. Manufactured by Physio-Control Inc., a division of Medtronic, Inc. Redmond, Washington USA. The LIFEPAK 15 monitor/defibrillator is a complete acute cardiac care response system designed for basic life support (BLS) and advanced life support (ALS) patient protocols.

Reason

Potential for the device to power off then on by itself, or to power off by itself and requiring the operator to turn it back on, or the device doesn't turn off.

Action

Physio-Control Inc. issued an "Urgent Medical Device Correction" notification dated March 2010 to domestic consignees. Foreign consignees were notified by overseas representatives. Consignees were advised to keep the affected device in service and to test the units in accordance with operating instructions. They were further advised that a local service representative will call and schedule a service visit within 60 days. Consignees were asked to forward the notification to all of their sites and to notify the recalling firm if they no longer own the device. For further information, contact Physio-Control Inc. Technical Support at 1-800-442-1142, Option 5, 6:00 am to 4:00 pm (Pacific), Monday-Friday.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution -- United States, Netherlands, Germany, Canada, Australia, and Hong Kong.

Quantity

3,609