Recall Z-1057-2012 ยท MKJ Automated External Defibrillators (Non-Wearable)
Cardiac Science Corporation
Powerheart G3 Automated External Defibrillators (Non-Wearable) and include the following models: Powerheart 9300A, 9300E, 9300P, 9390A, 9390E; CardioVive 92532, 92533; Nihon-Kohden 9200G, 9231; and GE Responder 2019198, 2023440 AEDs. The Powerheart AED G3 is indicated for emergency treatment of victims exhibiting symptoms of sudden cardiac arrest who are unresponsive and not breathing. Post-resus
| Date | Feb 27, 2012 (initiated Jan 13, 2012) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | The affected Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) contains a circuit board manufactured with a component that may fail unexpectedly due to a supplier manufacturing defect. If the component were to fail during a rescue attempt, the AED may not deliver defibrillation therapy. |
| Root cause | Process control |
| Action | Cardiac Science sent an "URGENT-Voluntary Medical Device Recall" letter dated January 13, 2012 to all affected customers. The letter described the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. Customers are advised to immediately return the device to the manufacturing location for repair. The affected devices will receive a hardware correction, and the same serial number device returned to the consignee in most cases. Customers in the US can call 1-888-402-2484 and customers outside the US can call 1-425-402-2482 or email at aed210@cardiacscience.com to arrange delivery of t |
| Quantity | 11,019 units (6142 units in the US and 4877 units international) |
| Distribution | Worldwide distribution: USA (nationwide) and Puerto Rico; and to the following countries: Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Kuwait, Malay |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |