FDA recall record

Physio-Control PHYSIO CONTROL LIFEPAK CR2 Defibrillator 3321605-xxx The LIFEPAK CR2 recall — FDA Z-1189-2021

Due to complaints received regarding missing lid magnets which may result in premature battery depletion.

Class IIclassification
Z-1189-2021official record ID
Mar 17, 2021report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-1189-2021
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusOngoing
Recalling firmPhysio-Control, Inc.
Report dateMar 17, 2021
Recall initiation dateJan 14, 2021
Quantity89,763 units
LocationRedmond, WA, United States

Official product description

PHYSIO CONTROL LIFEPAK CR2 Defibrillator 3321605-xxx The LIFEPAK CR2 defibrillator is designed for indoor and outdoor use in a stationary environment. After the electrode pads are applied, the fully automatic model evaluates the heart rhythm and, if a shockable rhythm is detected, delivers a shock without any responder assistance. The LIFEPAK CR2 defibrillator is indicated for use on patients 1 year of age or older in cardiopulmonary arrest.

Why the product was recalled

Due to complaints received regarding missing lid magnets which may result in premature battery depletion.

Distribution information

Worldwide Distribution to U.S.(nationwide): AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, Guam, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, Puerto Rico, RI , SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, Virgin Island, VT, WA, WI, WV and WY O.U.S. countries of: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Qatar, Saint Barth¿lemy, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, and 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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