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Recall of Device Recall LIFEPAK CR Plus

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Physio Control, 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
    34534
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0547-06
  • Event Initiated Date
    2006-01-31
  • Event Date Posted
    2006-02-23
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2011-01-17
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=44029
  • 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
    One of the printed circuit board assemblies may be contaminated with solder flux which can cause a short that may render the device inoperative.
  • Action
    On 1/31/06 the firm sent a letter flagged URGENT-MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL to their customers via certified return receipt. The letter advised customers of the problem and requested the customers inspect their units at least weekly. The customers are provided additional guidance if they see certain symbols as described in the letter. The firm''s service personnel will visit the customers, remove and replace units.

Device

Device Recall LIFEPAK CR Plus
  • Model / Serial
  • Product Classification
    Cardiovascular Devices
  • Device Class
    3
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide including USA (and Puerto Rico) and countries of Argentina, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Brazil, Canada , Chile, Colombia, Dominica, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, Jamaica, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Singapore, Uruguay, Venezuela, and Virgin Islands.
  • Product Description
    LIFEPAK CR Plus Automated External Defibrillator (AED). Labeling on the device states LIFEPAK CR Plus/LIFEPAK EXPRESS Defibrillators with ADAPTIV Biphasic Technology; Medtronic Emergency Response Systems, Inc. 11811 Willows Road NE Redmond, WA. The battery operated, small portable device is primarily deployed in Public Access Defibrillator (PAD) environments where the expected use for any one device is once every 20 months. Product is capable of 30 full discharges. || LIFEPAK CR Plus AEDs are intended for use on victims/patients in cardiac arrest. It includes a patented shock advisory system that notifies the user (i.e. minimally trained responder) if it detects a cardiac rhythm that requires a shock. The individual must be unresponsive (unconscious), not breathing normally, and showing no signs of circulation (for example, no pulse, no coughing, or no movement). With Infant/Child Reduced Energy Defibrillation Electrodes, the LIFEPAK CR Plus AEDs may be used on children who are up to 8 years old or who weigh up to 25kg (55 lb). The device is designed specifically for infrequent use and for use by people whose only training is in CPR and in using AEDs.
  • Manufacturer
    Physio Control, Inc.

Manufacturer

Physio Control, Inc.
  • Manufacturer Address
    Physio Control, Inc., 11811 Willows Rd Ne, Redmond WA 98052-2003
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Stryker
  • Source
    USFDA