Events

Recall of Device Recall HeartStart MRx Monitor/Defibrillator

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Philips Electronics North America 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
    78351
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 1
  • Event Number
    Z-0489-2018
  • Event Initiated Date
    2017-07-12
  • Event Status
    Open, Classified
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=159291
  • 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
    Affected units may have a defective component that is intended to protect the internal circuitry from high voltages during shock delivery. the defective component may also prevent delivery of shocks in aed mode.
  • Action
    Philips Healthcare sent an Urgent Medical Device Correction Notification/Field Safety Notice letter dated June, 2017 to their customers. The letter identified the affected product, problem, hazard involved and actions to be taken. Philips is requesting that customers report if their device fails to function as intended. Philips will contact all customers for device replacement once parts are available. If you need further information or support concerning this action, please contact your local Philips representative.

Device

Device Recall HeartStart MRx Monitor/Defibrillator
  • Model / Serial
    Serial Numbers:  US00601802, US00601968, US00601969, US00602114, US00602122, US00602124, US00602125, US00602126, US00602127, US00602128, US00602145, US00602180, US00602182, US00602184, US00602185, US00602186, US00602187, US00602189, US00602206, US00602236, US00602237, US00602238, US00602239, US00602240, US00602241, US00602242, US00602243, US00602244, US00602245, US00602246, US00602247, US00602248, US00602250, US00602251, US00602252, US00602253, US00602254, US00602344, US00602345, US00602346, US00602347, US00602348, US00602349, US00602350, US00602351, US00602352, US00602353, US00602354, US00602355, US00602356, US00602357, US00602358, US00602359, US00602360, US00602361, US00602362, US00602363, US00602364, US00602365, US00602366, US00602367, US00602368, US00602369, US00602370, US00602371, US00602372, US00602373, US00602374, US00602375, US00602376, US00602377
  • Product Classification
    Cardiovascular Devices
  • Device Class
    3
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    No U.S. distribution, Internationally to: India, Ireland, Japan, Republic of Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, South Africa & United Kingdom
  • Product Description
    MRx Defibrillator Model # M3535A & M3536A, UDI 00884838000018(21)US00601969 || 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
  • Manufacturer
    Philips Electronics North America Corporation

Manufacturer

Philips Electronics North America Corporation
  • Manufacturer Address
    Philips Electronics North America Corporation, 3000 Minuteman Rd, Andover MA 01810-1032
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Philips
  • Source
    USFDA