FDA Recall Terminated

Automated External Defibrillator (non-wearable). Model number 9200, 9200N, 9200DN, 9200RD, 9210N, 9210RD, and CardioVive 92530. The battery component is warranted for 5 years, and electrodes have a shelf life of 2 years. The Powerheart AED G2 and CardioVive 92530 are intended to acquire the ECG rhythm for the detection of, and to provide treatment for, ventricular tachyarrhythmias of patients who are at risk of sudden cardiac arrest. The device is intended to be used in medically supervised environments by trained personnel, in which patients are under the direct care of physicians and/or medical persons authorized by the state, province, or country regulations in which they practice.

Recall: Z-2917-2011 · Initiated June 29, 2011

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2917-2011
Event Number
59301
Firm
Cardiac Science Corporation
FEI Number
2112020
Product Code
MKJ
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Initiated
June 29, 2011
Posted
August 3, 2011
Terminated
December 20, 2011
Address
3303 Monte Villa Pkwy, Bothell, WA, 98021-8969

Description

Automated External Defibrillator (non-wearable). Model number 9200, 9200N, 9200DN, 9200RD, 9210N, 9210RD, and CardioVive 92530. The battery component is warranted for 5 years, and electrodes have a shelf life of 2 years. The Powerheart AED G2 and CardioVive 92530 are intended to acquire the ECG rhythm for the detection of, and to provide treatment for, ventricular tachyarrhythmias of patients who are at risk of sudden cardiac arrest. The device is intended to be used in medically supervised environments by trained personnel, in which patients are under the direct care of physicians and/or medical persons authorized by the state, province, or country regulations in which they practice.

Reason

Cardiac Science Corporation (CSC) intent to end service support and discontinue accessory sales of Powerheart G2 Automated External Defibrillators. Customers are recommended to choose a replacement AED prior to the current AED displaying any "Service Required" self test messages.

Action

Cardiac Science Corporation (CSC) sent two "9200 SERIES CARDIAC SCIENCE AED NOTICE" letters dated August 2010 and March 2011 to all affected customers. The letters identifies the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. Customers are encouraged to upgrade their devices through special offers by calling CSC at 800-426-0337, Option 2. For questions about the end of factory support for the affected devices, call the Technical Support team at 800-426-0337, Option 1. *****In August 2011, Cardiac Science sent out another updated recall notification letter to their consignees. This letter stated that once a device has entered the "Service Required" state, please contact the firm at 800.426.0337 Option 2. Per prior notifications, the 9200 series AEDs have reached the end of service life and can no longer be repaired. Information about these notifications may be found as an announcement in the Services and Support section of Cardiac Science website. Cardiac Science advised the customers to upgrade to a Powerheart AED G3 (this device supports the 2010 AHA/ERC Guidelines). It is strongly recommended that customer to choose a replacement AED prior to the current AED displaying any "Service Required" self test messages. For information about special offers to help you upgrade please call 800.426.0337. Option 2.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) and the countries of AE, AT, AU, AW, BE, BR, CA, CH, CL, CN, CO, CY, CZ, DE, OK, EG, ES, FI, FR, GB, HK, HR, HU, 10, IE, IL, IN, IR, IS, IT, JP, KR, KW, KY, LB, LT, LV, MT, MX, NG, NL, NO, NZ, PE, PF, PL, PR, PT, QA, RO, RU, SA, SG, SK, SY, TH, TR, TT, TW, VG, ZA, and ZW.

Quantity

48,700 units (41396 units in US; 7304 units Internationally)