Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-1633-2020 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Physio-Control, Inc. |
| Report date | Apr 8, 2020 |
| Recall initiation date | Mar 20, 2020 |
| Quantity | 173,459 units |
| Location | Redmond, WA, United States |
Official product description
LifePAK 500 Automated External Defibrillator, model numbers: 3005400-XXX, U3005400-XXX, 3011790-XXX/, U3011790-XXX - Product Usage: The LIFEPAK 500 AED is a semi-automatic defibrillator that uses a patented Shock Advisory System. This software algorithm analyzes the patient s electrocardiographic (ECG) rhythm and indicates whether it detects a shockable rhythm. The LIFEPAK 500 AED requires operator interaction to defibrillate the patient.
Why the product was recalled
Automated External Defibrillators may not detect a patient connection due to mechanical wear-through of the contact plating on the therapy connector. The wear-through could result in the device not recognizing a patient is connected which could result in a delay in treatment
Distribution information
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution and countries of Afghanistan, American Samoa, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Bermuda, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Canada, Cayman Islands, Chile, China, Columbia, Congo, Cook Islands, Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Estonia, Finland, France, French Guiana, French Polynesia, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Guam, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Iran, Islamic Republic of, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Korea, Korea, Republic of Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lebanon, Lithuania, Macedonia, the former Yugoslav Republic of, Madagascar, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Qatar, R¿union, Romania, Russian Federation, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Syrian Arab Republic, Taiwan, Province of China, Togo, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of, Vietnam, Virgin Islands, British, Virgin Islands, U.S., Zimbabwe.
How to read the classification
FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
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