Recall Z-1612-2016 ยท MKJ Automated External Defibrillators (Non-Wearable)
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
HeartStart MRx Monitor/Defibrillator 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 physician.
| Date | Apr 14, 2016 |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | MRx monitor/defibrillators could fail to charge because the therapy printed circuit board may have been loaded with an incorrect electronic component. |
| Root cause | Employee error |
| Action | Philips Healthcare sent an Urgent Medical Device Correction letter dated April 2016, on April 14, 2016, to all affected customers. The letter informed 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. The correction will consist of providing a replacement MRx unit, free of charge, for all units affected by this issue. When the replacement unit arrives, please use the return shipping label and packaging provided with the replacement MRx unit to return |
| Quantity | 17 |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution - US including OH, CA, NC and Internationally to China, Iraq, Japan, and Korea. |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
| K031187 | HEARTSTART MRX, MODEL M3535A Philips Medical Systems, Aug 27, 2003 |
| K040404 | HEARTSTART MRX, MODEL M3535A Philips Medical Systems, Inc., May 4, 2004 |
| K051134 | HEARTSTART MRX WITH Q-CPR OPTION, MODELS M3535A OR M3536A Philips Medical Systems, Sep 8, 2005 |
| K061707 | HEARTSTART MRX, INVASIVE PRESSURE & TEMPERATURE OPTIONS Philips Medical Systems, Aug 11, 2006 |
| K062233 | HEARTSTART MRX MONITOR/DEFIBRILLATOR Philips Medical Systems North America, Inc., Nov 22, 2006 |
| K063375 | HEARTSTART MRX, MODELS M3535A OR M3536A Philips Medical Systems, Jan 11, 2007 |