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FDA Device Recall #Z-1120-2014 — Class II — February 18, 2014
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | Z-1120-2014 |
| Classification | Class II — Moderate risk |
| Date Initiated | February 18, 2014 |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
Recalling Firm
| Firm | Philips Medical Systems, Inc. |
| Location | Andover, MA |
| Product Type | Devices |
| Quantity | 43,792 batteries |
Product Description
HeartStart MRx Defibrillator/Monitor M3538A Lithium Ion Batteries Revision J 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
Reason for Recall
Philips HeartStart MRx Monitor/Defibrillator, when operating on battery power only, may experience an unexpected shutdown if exposed to elevated levels of electromagnetic interference from RF energy source
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) and Internationally to: ALBANIA, ARGENTINA, ARUBA, AUSTRALIA, AUSTRIA, AZERBAIJAN, BAHRAIN, BANGLADESH, BELGUIM, BOLIVIA, BRAZIL, CANADA, CHINA, COLOMBIA, CONGO, CROATIA, CZECH REPUBLIC, DENMARK, EGYPT, EL SALVADOR, ESTONIA, ETHIOPIA, FINLAND, FRANCE, GERMANY, HONG KONG, ICELAND, INDIA, INDONESIA, IRELAND, ISRAEL, ITALY, JAPAN, JORDAN, KAZAKHSTAN, KENYA, KOREA REPUBLIC, KUWAIT, LATIVA, LEBANON, LIBYAN ARAB, LITHUANIA, MALAYSIA, MALTA, MEXICO, MONGOLIA, MOROCCO, MOZAMBIQUE, MYANMAR, NEPAL, NETHERLANDS, NEW CALEDONIA, NEW ZEALAND, NICARAGUA, NIGERIA, NORWAY, OMAN, PAKISTAN, PARAGUAY, PERU, PHILIPPINES, POLAND, PORTUGAL, QATAR, ROMANIA, RUSSIAN FEDERAL, SAUDIA ARABIA, SERBIA, SINGAPORE, SLOVENIA, SOUTH AFRICA, SPAIN, SWEDEN, SWITZERLAND, TAIWAN PROVIDENCE, THAILAND, TRINIDAND AND TABAGO, TUNISIA, TURKEY, TURKMENISTANIA, UKRAINE, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, UNITED KINGDOM, UZBEKISTAN, VENEZUELA, and VIETNAM.
Lot / Code Information
Serial numbers: 11327-0019-P 11315-0023-P 11315-0027-P 11315-0031-P 11315-0032-P 11315-0033-P 11315-0036-P 11315-0109-P 11315-0214-P 11315-0219-P 11315-0391-P 11322-0084-P 11322-0088-P 11327-0043-P 11327-0044-P Or within the following range: 11335-xxxx-P to 13214-xxxx-P
Other Recalls from Philips Medical Systems, Inc.
| Recall # | Classification | Product | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Z-1643-2015 | Class II | Pinnacle3 Software Version 10.0, Model 4598002... | Apr 23, 2015 |
| Z-1555-2015 | Class II | Philips Healthcare DuraDiagnost X- Ray | Feb 9, 2015 |
| Z-1554-2015 | Class II | Philips Healthcare DigitalDiagnost System X-Ray | Feb 9, 2015 |
| Z-0348-2016 | Class II | Philips Healthcare INTEGRIS cardio system Mod... | Feb 3, 2015 |
| Z-0350-2016 | Class II | Philips Healthcare INTEGRIS H5000F/Allura 9F ... | Feb 3, 2015 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Contact your physician immediately if you use an electrical device or implant affected by this recall. For external devices (monitors, pumps), stop using the device and contact the manufacturer for a replacement. For implanted devices (pacemakers, ICDs), your cardiologist will assess whether you need device replacement surgery — the decision depends on how dependent you are on the device and the actual failure rate observed in the field. Do not attempt to repair or modify a recalled electrical medical device yourself. Monitor for any new or unusual symptoms and report them to your doctor.
Class I recalls indicate a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death from the defect. Class II recalls involve products that may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where serious consequences are remote. Class III recalls cover products not likely to cause any adverse health consequences, typically involving technical regulatory violations. The classification guides urgency — Class I recalls require immediate action, while Class III may simply involve returning a product or acknowledging a labeling change. Always read the specific recall notice for recommended patient actions.
Report problems with medical devices to the FDA through MedWatch at 1-800-FDA-1088 or online at FDA.gov/safety/medwatch. Healthcare facilities are required by law to report device-related serious injuries and deaths. Patients and consumers can also report voluntarily. Include the device name, manufacturer, model number, and a description of the problem and any patient outcome. Reports from patients and clinicians help the FDA identify emerging safety signals and may trigger investigations that lead to recalls of dangerous devices.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this device if you are affected by this recall. Contact your healthcare provider and the manufacturer immediately for guidance. Report adverse events to FDA MedWatch.