Recall Z-0829-2016 ยท MKJ Automated External Defibrillators (Non-Wearable)
Cardiac Science Corporation
9131-001 Defibrillation Electrodes, Lot No. 141125-02 Used in Powerheart G3 9300A, 9300E, 9300P, 9390A, and 9390E AEDs Cardiac Science 9131 Defibrillation Electrodes are single use and intended to be used in conjunction with Cardiac Science automatic external defibrillators (AED) to monitor and deliver defibrillation energy to the patient. The electrodes are intended for short term use (<8 hours)
| Date | Mar 9, 2016 (initiated Jan 14, 2016) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | Defibrillation electrodes may increase electrical impedance over time. If impedance becomes too high, the AED will fail the electrode self-test and it will not be Rescue Ready, the AED STATUS INDICATOR will be RED and the AED will beep. This is normal behavior when the impedance limit is exceeded. The high impedance electrodes require replacement. |
| Root cause | Nonconforming Material/Component |
| Action | Cardiac Science sent an Urgent: Voluntary Medical Device Recall letter dated January 2016 starting on January 14, 2014. The letters were either addressed to Distributor or Customer. The letter described the problem and the product involved in the recall. Requested consignees to replace any electrodes from the lot 141125-02 and return them to Cardiac Science. Furthermore, it advised consignees to contact their customers or members of their facilities who need to be made aware by providing a copy of the notification letter and replacement electrodes if they were a distributor. For questions |
| Quantity | 10,943 |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution - US all states including PR except ND & RI. International Distribution to Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Bermuda, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Iceland, Ireland , Israel, Lebanon, Malaysia, Malta, Norway, Oman, Philippines, Poland, Qatar, Roman |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
| K102496 | POWERHEART AED G3 SEMI-AUTOMATIC, POWERHEART AED G3 AUTOMATIC, POWERHEART AED G3 PRO, POWERHEART AED G3 PLUS Cardiac Science Corporation, Jun 9, 2011 |