FDA recall record

Physio-Control The LIFEPAK 1000 defibrillator is intended for use by personnel who are recall — FDA Z-1257-2017

The firm has received complaints that the LIFEPAK 1000 Defibrillator is unexpectedly powering off during device usage.

Class Iclassification
Z-1257-2017official record ID
Mar 15, 2017report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-1257-2017
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass I
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmPhysio-Control, Inc.
Report dateMar 15, 2017
Recall initiation dateJan 13, 2017
Quantitytotal 133,330 units (50,046 units in the US)
LocationRedmond, WA, United States

Official product description

The LIFEPAK 1000 defibrillator is intended for use by personnel who are authorized by a physician/medical director and are trained in CPR and the use of the LIFEPAK 1000 defibrillator.

Why the product was recalled

The firm has received complaints that the LIFEPAK 1000 Defibrillator is unexpectedly powering off during device usage.

Distribution information

Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) and in the following countries: Bahrain, Belize, Cambodia, Chile, China, C¿te d'Ivoire, Ecuador, Germany, Honduras, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Jamaica, Myanmar, Netherlands, Niger, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Tunisia, Ukraine, and Zambia.

How to read the classification

FDA Class I indicates a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. The classification shown here comes directly from the FDA enforcement record.

Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit.

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