FDA recall record

Philips HeartStart MRx Monitor/Defibrillators Model numbers M3535A, M3536A, and M3536M recall — FDA Z-2157-2020

HeartStart XL MonitorlDefibrillators may not have been included in prior field actions and received required corrections

Class IIclassification
Z-2157-2020official record ID
Jun 3, 2020report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-2157-2020
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmPhilips North America, LLC
Report dateJun 3, 2020
Recall initiation dateApr 27, 2020
Quantity260 units
LocationAndover, MA, United States

Official product description

Philips HeartStart MRx Monitor/Defibrillators Model numbers M3535A, M3536A, and M3536M - Product Usage: is for use for the termination of ventricular tachycardia and ventricular fibrillation.

Why the product was recalled

HeartStart XL MonitorlDefibrillators may not have been included in prior field actions and received required corrections

Distribution information

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution and the countries of China, Republic of Korea, Netherlands, Norway, United Kingdom.

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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