HeartStart MRx Monitor/Defibrillator The HeartStart MRx is for use… — Class II medical device recall Z-1612-2016
Terminated recall by Philips Electronics North America Corporation, reported 2016-05-11, distributed in CA, NC, OH. MRx monitor/defibrillators could fail to charge because the therapy printed circuit board may have been loaded
| Recall number | Z-1612-2016 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Philips Electronics North America Corporation, Andover, MA, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2016-04-14 |
| Classified | 2016-05-05 |
| Reported by FDA | 2016-05-11 |
| Terminated | 2019-03-27 |
| Distributed | CA, NC, OH |
| Countries outside the US | CN, IQ, JP, KR |
| Quantity | 17 |
Product
HeartStart MRx Monitor/Defibrillator The HeartStart MRx is for use for the termination of ventricular tachycardia and ventricular fibrillation. The device is for use by qualified medical personnel trained in the operation of the device and qualified by training in basic life support, advanced cardiac support, or defibrillation. It must be used by or on the order of a physician.
Reason for recall
MRx monitor/defibrillators could fail to charge because the therapy printed circuit board may have been loaded with an incorrect electronic component.
Machine access
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