Events

Recall of Device Recall HeartStart FR2

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Philips Medical Systems.

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
    37477
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0641-2007
  • Event Initiated Date
    2007-02-28
  • Event Date Posted
    2007-03-22
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2013-11-13
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=50603
  • 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 Defibrillator - Product Code MKJ
  • Reason
    Failure of tactile switches on one of two printed circuit board assemblies (pcba) used in the fr2+ device. potential delay or prevention of shock treatment due to pcba board contamination, causing intermittent switch operation.
  • Action
    On 02/28/2007 the firm sent letters via return receipt to all domestic and foreign customers. The letter advises the customer of the issue and if the user encounters the problem, to press the button again with additional force. In addition, the firm sent with the letter a new Quick Reference Card. Customers are instructed to replace the old Quick Reference Card with the new one which instructs them to press 'On' and 'Shock' buttons firmly.

Device

Device Recall HeartStart FR2
  • Model / Serial
  • Product Classification
    Cardiovascular Devices
  • Device Class
    3
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Distribution is worldwide. Devices are used by first responders (EMT, EMS, Fire and Police personnel, etc.), and by trained personnel on commercial airlines and business offices.
  • Product Description
    Philips HeartStart FR2+ Defibrillator || Automated External Defibrillator (AED) || Catalog Numbers: M3860A/M3861A/M3840A/M3841A
  • Manufacturer
    Philips Medical Systems

Manufacturer

Philips Medical Systems
  • Manufacturer Address
    Philips Medical Systems, 2301 5th Ave Ste 200, Seattle WA 98121
  • Source
    USFDA