ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-1820-2024 ยท MKJ Automated External Defibrillators (Non-Wearable)

HeartSine Technologies Ltd

HeartSine samaritan PAD (Public Access Defibrillator), Type: SAM 350P, SAM 360P, SAM 450P

DateMay 14, 2024 (initiated Apr 8, 2024)
StatusOpen, Classified
ReasonAutomated external defibrillators have a manufacturing issue that could prevent the device from delivering instructional voice prompts to the user during use of the device. Visual instructional icons will still be present, but this issue could potentially lead to no therapy or a delay in therapy.
Root causeProcess control
ActionOn 04/08/24 Stryker sent correction notices to customers informing them of the following: 1) Follow instructions to power cycle affected devices: a) Check the expiration date on the Pad-Pak and if passed, do not use and replace the expired Pad-Pak. b) Place the affected device face up on a flat surface and slide the Pad-Pak into the affected device until you hear the "double click." c) Verify that the green Status indicator is blinking to indicate the initial self-test routine has been performed and the device is ready for use. d) Press On/Off button. c) Listen for, but do not follow, voice p
Quantity183,248
DistributionUS Nationwide distribution including in the states of AK, AL, AR, AS, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, GC, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MB, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VI, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY.
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

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