Recall Z-1108-2014 ยท MKJ Automated External Defibrillators (Non-Wearable)
Philips Medical Systems, Inc.
M3536A HeartStart MRx with Wireless Link Upgrade (861289) 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 defibrillation. It must be used by or on the order of a physicia
| Date | Feb 26, 2014 (initiated Feb 18, 2014) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | Wireless Link may be unable to transmit data when configured for a specific data flow. |
| Root cause | Software design |
| Action | Philips Healthcare sent an Urgent Medical Device Correction letter to all consignees on February 18, 2014. The Letter informs customers of the issue, identifies details of the units affected, gives instructions on actions to be taken by the customer and identifies what action Philips plans to take to remedy the issue. Philips is initiating a correction to affected devices. Philips will release a new version of Wireless Link software V2.0.0.3 sub1 that corrects the issue. The correction will be provided free of charge to all units affected by this issue. A Philips Healthcare representative wi |
| Quantity | 220 devices |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution - USA including AZ, CA, FL, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX,and VA and Internationally to Australia, Norway, and Spain. |
| 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 |