Recall Z-1318-2025 ยท MKJ Automated External Defibrillators (Non-Wearable)
ZOLL Medical Corporation
Brand Name: ZOLL Product Name: Powerheart G5 AED Model/Catalog Number: (1) G5A-80C, (2) G5A-80C-TSO. Software Version: NA Product Description: The Powerheart G5 automated external defibrillator (AED) is designed for treating life-threatening heart beat irregularities, such as ventricular fibrillation, that cause Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA). There are two models available fully automatic and semi-a
| Date | Mar 12, 2025 (initiated Feb 13, 2025) |
| Status | Open, Classified |
| Reason | The potential for devices to fail their self-test as a result of prolonged exposure to extreme environments (temperature and/or humidity). |
| Root cause | Unknown/Undetermined by firm |
| Action | On February 13, 2025, URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION letters were sent to customers. REQUIRED ACTIONS Customers who have AEDs should routinely: (1) Monitor device for self-test results. (2) For customers who experience a self-test failure, take action to resolve any alerts as soon as possible. Customers who have at-risk devices should immediately: (1) Communicate this notification to G5 AED users. (2) Ensure users have a program in place that periodically monitors the status of these devices, in accordance with G5 User s Guide. (3) EC 501 is likely due to exposure to humidity outside the de |
| Quantity | 63,607 units |
| Distribution | Domestic: Nationwide Distribution International: AE, AI, AM, AR, AT, AU, BD, BE, BG, BH, BM, BN, BS, CA, CH, CL, CN, CO, CR, CZ, DE, DK, DO, EG, ES, FI, FR, GB, GH, GU, HK, HR, HU, ID, IE, IL, IN, IS, IT, JE, JM, JP, KR, KW, KZ, LB, LT, MA, MC, MD, ME, MQ, MS, MT, MX, MY, NC, NG, NL, NO, NZ, OM, PA |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
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