FDA recall record

Philips recall — FDA Z-2427-2021

Infant/Child defibrillator pads contain incorrect labeling. This could lead to a delay in therapy, or delivery of lower energy than indicated for an adult…

Class IIclassification
Z-2427-2021official record ID
Sep 15, 2021report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-2427-2021
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmPhilips North America LLC
Report dateSep 15, 2021
Recall initiation dateJul 16, 2021
Quantity19,840 units
LocationBothell, WA, United States

Official product description

Philips, HEARTSTART, INFANT/CHILD - SMART PADS CARTRIDGE, REF: M5072A, (0-8 YEARS)< 55 lbs / 25 kg, CE 0123, NON-STERILE, Rx only, UDI: (01) 00884838023758 for use with defibrillator

Why the product was recalled

Infant/Child defibrillator pads contain incorrect labeling. This could lead to a delay in therapy, or delivery of lower energy than indicated for an adult patient

Distribution information

Worldwide distribution. US Nationwide, Australia, Austria, Bolivia, Canada, Chile, China, Denmark, France, French Polynesia, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, Malta, Martinique, Mexico, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, United Kingdom, and Uruguay

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

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

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