Philips HeartStart MRx monitor/defibrillators Models: M3535A — Class II medical device recall Z-1896-2012
Terminated recall by Philips Healthcare Inc., reported 2012-07-04, distributed nationwide. HeartStart MRx Unexpected Pads/Paddles ECG Failure
| Recall number | Z-1896-2012 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Philips Healthcare Inc., Andover, MA, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2012-06-20 |
| Classified | 2012-06-27 |
| Reported by FDA | 2012-07-04 |
| Terminated | 2017-03-16 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Countries outside the US | AE, AT, AU, BE, BO, BR, CA, CH, CN, CO, DE, ES, FR, GB, HK, ID, IL, IN, IT, JO, JP, KE, KR, LB, LK, MA, MX, NI, NL, NO, PE, PH, PL, QA, RO, SA, SE, SG, SI, SV, TH, TT, VE, VN, ZA |
| Quantity | 2,914 units |
| Model numbers | M3535A, M3536A, M3536M4, M3536M5, M3536M6 |
Product
Philips HeartStart MRx monitor/defibrillators Models: M3535A, M3536A, M3536M4, M3536M5, and M3536M6 Product Usage: 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
HeartStart MRx Unexpected Pads/Paddles ECG Failure
Machine access
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