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Recall of Device Recall Philips Healthcare

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Philips Medical Systems, 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
    67046
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0570-2014
  • Event Initiated Date
    2013-12-10
  • Event Date Posted
    2013-12-24
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2017-04-18
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=124606
  • 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
    Mrx defibrillator displays a -?- for etco2 and does not display etco2 values when patient co2 level falls below 7.6 mmhg.
  • Action
    Philips Healthcare issued an Customer Information letter dated February 20, 2012, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer with the addendum to the Instructions for Use. If you have a ? in the parameter block and no CO2 waveform on the display, the waveform source is invalid. If invalid, check patient, confirm airway status and examine the FilterLine to make sure it is connected to the device and not kinked or pinched. For more information on the EtCO2 Option see Monitoring Carbon Dioxide chapter in the HeartStart MRx Instructions for Use. Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact your local Philips representative at 1-800-722-9377.

Device

Device Recall Philips Healthcare
  • Model / Serial
    Software versions: F.02, R.02, 9.xx or any earlier versions   Addendum Models: M3532A, M3535A, M3536AM, M3536MC, M3536M2, M3536M4, M3536M5, M3536M6 M3535A- HeartStart MRx Defibrillator Monitor M3536A- HeartStart MRx Defibrillator Monitor EtC02 Options A04 A05 A06 All M3532A Upgrade
  • Product Classification
    Cardiovascular Devices
  • Device Class
    3
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    US Nationwide and OUS.
  • Product Description
    Philips HeartStart MRx Monitor/Defibrillator with CO2/EtCO2 Measurement || 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. The HeartStart MRx EtCO2 Option monitors carbon dioxide (CO2) and measures end-tidal carbon dioxide (EtCO2). The option provides an EtCO2 value and a CO2 waveform on the devices display.
  • Manufacturer
    Philips Medical Systems, Inc.

Manufacturer

Philips Medical Systems, Inc.
  • Manufacturer Address
    Philips Medical Systems, Inc., 3000 Minuteman Rd, Andover MA 01810-1032
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Philips
  • Source
    USFDA