Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-1931-2019 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Ongoing |
| Recalling firm | ZOLL Medical Corporation |
| Report date | Jul 10, 2019 |
| Recall initiation date | Jun 12, 2019 |
| Quantity | 1,969 |
| Location | Chelmsford, MA, United States |
Official product description
ZOLL AED PRO Automated External Defibrillator Product Usage: The AED PRO unit is intended to defibrillate victims of ventricular fibrillation or pulseless ventricular tachycardia, for ECG monitoring, and for CPR monitoring of patients. The CPR monitoring function provides a metronome designed to encourage rescuers to perform chest compressions at the AHA/ERC recommended rate of 100 compressions per minute. Voice and visual prompts encourage a compression depth of at least 2 inches (5 cm) for adult patients. The AED PRO system is indicated for use on victims of cardiac arrest with apparent lack of circulation as indicated by: Unconsciousness Absence of breathing, and Absence of pulse and other signs of circulation. The device is also indicated for use when ECG monitoring is indicated to evaluate the patient s heart rate or ECG morphology. The AED PRO system is indicated for adult and pediatric patients.
Why the product was recalled
There is a potential for the device to fail to deliver energy to the patient.
Distribution information
Worldwide Distribution - US nationwide. The products were distributed to the following foreign countries: Austria, Australia, Bangladesh, Brazil, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, Great Britain, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Luxemburg, New Zealand, Panama, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, Thailand, Taiwan.
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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