Recall Z-1903-2010 ยท MKJ Automated External Defibrillators (Non-Wearable)
Physio Control, Inc.
LIFEPAK 20 defibrillator/monitor. Product Part numbers: 3202487-xxx, 3202488-xxx, U3202487-000, 3202488-015, and U3202488-000.
| Date | Jul 1, 2010 (initiated May 27, 2010) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | A failure on the power supply assembly can result in either "No DC power" or "No DC or AC power." A failure of DC (battery) power can result in a delay of defibrillation therapy if no AC (line) power is available and the device will not operate. |
| Root cause | Material/Component Contamination |
| Action | Firm began mailing Urgent Medical Device Correction notifications to affected customers on May 26, 2010 regarding the power supply to the device. All affected power supplies will be updated; this will be accomplished in two phases. Devices at a higher risk will be updated first in phase 1. The remaining lower risk devices will be updated afterward in Phase 2. Customers are advised to keep the defibrillators in service, and to follow recommended daily Operator Checklist steps, while service updates are scheduled. Customers with questions should contact the firm at 800-442-1142 between 6 am |
| Quantity | 43,001 units |
| Distribution | Worldwide distribution. In US, distributed domestically including to gov't accounts; and internationally to the following countries: ANGUILLA, ARGENTINA, AUSTRALIA, BAHAMAS, BAHRAIN, BARBADOS, BOLIVIA, BRAZIL, CAYMAN ISLANDS, CHILE, COLOMBIA, COSTA RICA, CYPRUS, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, EGYPT, EL SALVAD |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
| K012274 | MEDTRONIC PHYSIO-CONTROL LIFEPAK 20 DEFIBRILLATOR/MONITOR/PACEMAKER Medtronic Physio-Control Corp., Feb 5, 2002 |