Events

Recall of Device Recall HeartStart MRx Defibrillator/Monitor with QCPRTM

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

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
    55612
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-2293-2010
  • Event Initiated Date
    2010-05-06
  • Event Date Posted
    2010-08-27
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2013-02-19
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=91334
  • 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
    Reduced sensitivity in the force measurement sensor can result in inaccurate feedback to the user on how well he or she is releasing pressure after each chest compression. this can result in incomplete release of chest compression, which will reduce cpr effectiveness.
  • Action
    Philips issued an "Urgent Medical Device Recall notification/Field Safety Notice" dated April 2010 to all consignees. The letter described the issue, how to identify affected devices, and required actions. The consignees were instructed to remove affected devices from service. Philips will contact consignees to arrange on-site replacement of affected meters with meters containing revised labeling and calibration software. The new meters will indicate that meter recalibration is required after approximately 50,000 compression cycles. Consignees returning devices to Philips for routine recalibration will receive free replacement. All CPR meters will be replaced with re-designed meters when they become available. For questions or assistance in notifying accounts about this recall, contact Philips at 1-800-722-9377.

Device

Device Recall HeartStart MRx Defibrillator/Monitor with QCPRTM
  • Model / Serial
    M3535A/M3536A HeartStart MRx 453564145481 MRx Q-CPR meter 861444, MRx Q-CPR Meter Upgrade 989803162401, MRx Replacement Q-CPR Meter. Lot numbers on distribution list.
  • Product Classification
    Cardiovascular Devices
  • Device Class
    3
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide distribution in the countries of USA, Canada, Australia, China, Germany, Iceland, India, Libyan Arab Jamahiri, Netherlands, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, and United Kingdom.
  • Product Description
    HeartStart MRx Defibrillator/Monitor with Q-CPR || Meter option.The HeartStart MRx monitor/defibrillator has an option (Q-CPR Meter) to provide visual and audible feedback to the rescuer on the quality of CPR. The Q-CPR option offers real time measurement and corrective feedback on the rate, depth and complete release of compressions, ventilations rate and lack of CPR activity in accordance with current CPR guidelines. The Q-CPR option is contraindicated as follows: *The Q-CPR option is contraindicated for use on neonatal and pediatric patients (under 8 years of age or weighing less than 25 kg). *The Q-CPR option is not for use when CPR is contraindicated.
  • Manufacturer
    Philips Healthcare Inc.

Manufacturer

Philips Healthcare Inc.
  • Manufacturer Address
    Philips Healthcare Inc., 3000 Minuteman Road, Andover MA 01810
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Philips
  • Source
    USFDA