Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-2100-2016 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Physio-Control, Inc. |
| Report date | Jul 6, 2016 |
| Recall initiation date | May 25, 2016 |
| Quantity | 25178 units (10,418 in US and 14,760 outside US) |
| Location | Redmond, WA, United States |
Official product description
LIFEPAK CR Plus and/or LIFEPAK EXPRESS are Automatic External Defibrillator(s) and are non-wearable. LIFEPAK CR Plus and LIFEPAK EXPRESS defibrillators are intended for use on patients in cardiac arrest.
Why the product was recalled
LIFEPAK CR Plus Automated External Defibrillators (AED) or LIFEPAK EXPRESS AED may fail to initiate voice prompts when the ON/OFF button is pressed and the lid is opened due to an internal component (reed switch) that can intermittently become fixed in the closed position. A defibrillator in this condition will fail to deliver a shock, with the potential result that therapy is not delivered and a patient is not resuscitated.
Distribution information
Worldwide Distribution-US (nationwide) including Guam and Puerto Rico and countries of: Argentina, Austria, Australia, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, Brunei Darussalami, Canada, Chile, China, Croatia, Cyprus. Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan (Province of China), Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, New Caledonia, and New Zealand,.
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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