Recall Z-0593-2014 ยท MKJ Automated External Defibrillators (Non-Wearable)
Philips Medical Systems, Inc.
Philips HeartStart MRx Monitor/Defibrillator Models: M3536A Options A20 - A27, HeartStart MRx ALS Monitor (Grey) 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 defibrill
| Date | Dec 27, 2013 (initiated Jun 7, 2013) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | Error in the printing of the therapy energy setting labels on Philips HeartStart M3536A MRx Monitor/Defibrillators. The first energy setting is labeled 10 when it should be labeled1-10 |
| Root cause | Labeling Change Control |
| Action | Philips sent a Customer Information Letter dated June 2013, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customers. During an EI of the firm, the firm had not reported the correction to FDA. The Customer Information letter informs the customers what the behavior is and under what circumstances. The correction consisted of a replacement label that was provided free of charge to all units affected by this issue. Philips Healthcare representatives have been contact customers with affected devices to arrange for installation o |
| Quantity | 93 units |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution - US Distribution including the states of IN, MS, TX and VA., and the countries of DENMARK, FRANCE, GERMANY, SPAIN and SWITZERLAND. |
| 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 |