Recall Z-1896-2012 ยท MKJ Automated External Defibrillators (Non-Wearable)
Philips Healthcare Inc.
Philips HeartStart MRx monitor/defibrillators Models: M3535A, M3536A, M3536M4, M3536M5, and M3536M6 Product Usage: The Heartstart MRx is for use for the termination of ventricular tachycardia and ventricular fibrillation. The device is for use by qualified medical personnel trained in the operation of the device and qualified by training in basic life support, advanced cardiac support, or defibri
| Date | Jun 27, 2012 (initiated Jun 20, 2012) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | HeartStart MRx Unexpected Pads/Paddles ECG Failure |
| Root cause | Process control |
| Action | Philips issued an Urgent Voluntary Medical Device Correction/Field Safety Notice letter on June 20, 2012. The letter informs customers of the issue, identifies details (including models and software versions applicable) of units affected, gives instructions on actions to be taken until the correction is available, and identifies what action Philips plans to eliminate or remedy the issue. The letter states that a Philips Healthcare representative will contact customers to arrange for the replacement of the Power PCA in all the affected devices. Philips will complete the installation free of ch |
| Quantity | 2914 units |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) and the countries of: AUSTRALIA, AUSTRIA, BELGIUM, BOLIVIA, BRAZIL, CANADA, CHINA, COLOMBIA, EL SALVADOR, ETHIOPIA, FRANCE, GERMANY, HONG KONG, INDIA, INDONESIA, ISRAEL, ITALY, JAPAN, JORDAN, KENYA, KOREA, REPUBLIC OF, LEBANON, LIBYAN ARAB JAMAHIRIYA, MEXICO, |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
| K051134 | HEARTSTART MRX WITH Q-CPR OPTION, MODELS M3535A OR M3536A Philips Medical Systems, Sep 8, 2005 |