FDA recall record

Philips HeartStart XL+ Defibrillator/Monitor, Model 861290 recall — FDA Z-0498-2020

The rotary therapy selector switch may fail, resulting in unexpected device behavior. These behaviors include: The device may not turn on; The device may…

Class IIclassification
Z-0498-2020official record ID
Nov 27, 2019report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-0498-2020
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmPhilips North America, LLC
Report dateNov 27, 2019
Recall initiation dateOct 16, 2019
Quantity23,749 Units
LocationAndover, MA, United States

Official product description

HeartStart XL+ Defibrillator/Monitor, Model 861290

Why the product was recalled

The rotary therapy selector switch may fail, resulting in unexpected device behavior. These behaviors include: The device may not turn on; The device may not perform the selected function; The device may deliver a shock with an energy level different from the setting selected by the user.

Distribution information

US Nationwide

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.

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