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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Philips HeartStart MRx, Monitor/Defibrillators with model numbers M3535A, M3536A, M3536M, M3536MC, M3536M2, M3536M3, M3536M4, M3536M5, M3536M6, M3536M7, M3536M8, M3536M9 - Product Usage: is intended for use in hospital and pre-hospital settings by qualified medical personnel trained in the operation of the device and qualified by training in basic life support, advanced cardiac life support or defibrillation.

Reported: August 19, 2020 Initiated: July 16, 2020 #Z-2794-2020

Product Description

Philips HeartStart MRx, Monitor/Defibrillators with model numbers M3535A, M3536A, M3536M, M3536MC, M3536M2, M3536M3, M3536M4, M3536M5, M3536M6, M3536M7, M3536M8, M3536M9 - Product Usage: is intended for use in hospital and pre-hospital settings by qualified medical personnel trained in the operation of the device and qualified by training in basic life support, advanced cardiac life support or defibrillation.

Reason for Recall

The therapy switch may fail, resulting in the device exhibiting the following behaviors: the device may not perform the selected function, the therapy knob may not change to the energy setting selected, or the device may deliver a shock with an energy level different from the setting selected by the user. These device behaviors could result in a delay in therapy or a failure to deliver the intended therapy.

Details

Units Affected
95,212 units
Distribution
Worldwide distribution.
Location
Andover, MA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
Philips HeartStart MRx, Monitor/Defibrillators with model numbers M3535A, M3536A, M3536M, M3536MC, M3536M2, M3536M3, M3536M4, M3536M5, M3536M6, M3536M7, M3536M8, M3536M9 - Product Usage: is intended for use in hospital and pre-hospital settings by qualified medical personnel trained in the operation of the device and qualified by training in basic life support, advanced cardiac life support or defibrillation.. Recalled by Philips North America, LLC. Units affected: 95,212 units.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The therapy switch may fail, resulting in the device exhibiting the following behaviors: the device may not perform the selected function, the therapy knob may not change to the energy setting selected, or the device may deliver a shock with an energy level different from the setting selected by the user. These device behaviors could result in a delay in therapy or a failure to deliver the intended therapy.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on August 19, 2020. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2794-2020.

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