FDA Recall Terminated

Zoll X Series Defibrillator/Pacemaker/Monitor Product Usage: The product is used by qualified medical personnel for the purpose of converting ventricular fibrillation to sinus rhythm or other cardiac rhythms capable of producing hemodynamically significant heart beats. In addition, the product may be used in synchronized mode to terminate certain atrial and ventricular tachycardias and other arrhythmias resistant to drug therapy. The X Series may be used for cardiac pacing in conscious or unconscious patients for up to a few hours duration as an alternative to endocardial stimulation. The X Series may be used for the monitoring a patients electrocardiogram (ECG).

Recall: Z-2401-2012 · Initiated August 16, 2012

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2401-2012
Event Number
63004
Firm
ZOLL Medical Corporation
FEI Number
1220908
Product Code
MKJ
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Process control
Initiated
August 16, 2012
Posted
September 17, 2012
Terminated
September 19, 2012
Address
269 Mill Road, Chelmsford, MA, 01824

Description

Zoll X Series Defibrillator/Pacemaker/Monitor Product Usage: The product is used by qualified medical personnel for the purpose of converting ventricular fibrillation to sinus rhythm or other cardiac rhythms capable of producing hemodynamically significant heart beats. In addition, the product may be used in synchronized mode to terminate certain atrial and ventricular tachycardias and other arrhythmias resistant to drug therapy. The X Series may be used for cardiac pacing in conscious or unconscious patients for up to a few hours duration as an alternative to endocardial stimulation. The X Series may be used for the monitoring a patients electrocardiogram (ECG).

Reason

Shipped with incorrect software

Action

Zoll Medical telephoned affected customers on August 16, 2012. Customers were informed of the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. Customers were instructed to remove and return the affected product for replacement. For question contact ZOLL's Technical Support.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide including the states of: LA, MA, ME, NC, ND, NE, OH and the country of Germany.

Quantity

11 units