Recall Z-0483-2011 ยท MKJ Automated External Defibrillators (Non-Wearable)
Philips Medical Systems
HeartStart FR2+ AED with ECG Display, Model M3860, Philips brand, configurable manual charge in advance mode. The label of the device states: "HEARTSTART...FR2+ Automated External Defibrillator...Manufactured by: Philips Medical Systems Seattle, WA 98121".
| Date | Nov 29, 2010 (initiated Sep 22, 2010) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | A flash memory component in the HeartStart FR2+ and Automated External Defibrillator was improperly relabeled by a third party. Therefore the component could not be identified by its source, quality, and date of manufacture. |
| Root cause | Nonconforming Material/Component |
| Action | On 10/5/10, Philips began sending out the Voluntary Medical Device Removal notification letter to their consignees. This letter informs the consignees that Philips Healthcare is conducting a voluntary product removal of a limited number of HeartStartFR2+ automated external defibrillators (AEDs), model numbers M3860A, M3861A, M3849A, and M3841A, manufactured by Philips and shipped between March 2007 and August 2010. The owners of affected AEDs are advised to run a battery insertion test. If it passes, the AED should remain in service until its replacement is received. Philips will be repla |
| Quantity | 10359 units |
| Distribution | Devices were distributed to hospitals, medical facilities, and distributors through out the US and to foreign consignees. Foreign consignees including countries: Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cyprus, Ecuador, El Salv |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |