Events

Recall of Device Recall 9131 Defibrillator Electrodes

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Cardiac Science Corporation.

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    72824
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0829-2016
  • Event Initiated Date
    2016-01-14
  • Event Date Posted
    2016-03-09
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2016-12-21
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=142304
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    Automated external defibrillators (non-wearable) - Product Code MKJ
  • Reason
    Defibrillation electrodes may increase electrical impedance over time. if impedance becomes too high, the aed will fail the electrode self-test and it will not be rescue ready, the aed status indicator will be red and the aed will beep. this is normal behavior when the impedance limit is exceeded. the high impedance electrodes require replacement.
  • Action
    Cardiac Science sent an Urgent: Voluntary Medical Device Recall letter dated January 2016 starting on January 14, 2014. The letters were either addressed to Distributor or Customer. The letter described the problem and the product involved in the recall. Requested consignees to replace any electrodes from the lot 141125-02 and return them to Cardiac Science. Furthermore, it advised consignees to contact their customers or members of their facilities who need to be made aware by providing a copy of the notification letter and replacement electrodes if they were a distributor. For questions contact Cardiac Science Technical Support at 1-800-426-0337, option 1 in USA or +1-262-953-3500 OUS or via e-mail a9131cardiacscience.com. For questions regarding this recall call 800-426-0337.

Device

Device Recall 9131 Defibrillator Electrodes
  • Model / Serial
    Lot No. 141125-02
  • Product Classification
    Cardiovascular Devices
  • Device Class
    3
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution - US all states including PR except ND & RI. International Distribution to Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Bermuda, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Iceland, Ireland , Israel, Lebanon, Malaysia, Malta, Norway, Oman, Philippines, Poland, Qatar, Romania, Russian Federation, Singapore, Slovenia, Sweden, Turkey, United Kingdom.
  • Product Description
    9131-001 Defibrillation Electrodes, Lot No. 141125-02 || Used in Powerheart G3 9300A, 9300E, 9300P, 9390A, and 9390E AEDs || Cardiac Science 9131 Defibrillation Electrodes are single use and intended to be used in conjunction with Cardiac Science automatic external defibrillators (AED) to monitor and deliver defibrillation energy to the patient. The electrodes are intended for short term use (<8 hours) and must be used before the expiration date listed on the packaging. The AED electrodes are used for emergency treatment of cardiac arrest patients over 8 years of age or greater than 55 pounds. The user assesses the patient s condition and confirms that the patient is unconscious, pulseless and is not breathing prior to applying the electrodes to the skin.
  • Manufacturer
    Cardiac Science Corporation

Manufacturer

Cardiac Science Corporation
  • Manufacturer Address
    Cardiac Science Corporation, N7 W22025 Johnson Dr, Waukesha WI 53186-1856
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Cardiac Science Corporation
  • Source
    USFDA