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Recall of Device Recall Philips HeartStart Home and OnSite (HS1) automated external defibrillators (AEDs)

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Philips Medical Systems North America 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
    67612
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-1232-2014
  • Event Initiated Date
    2014-02-06
  • Event Date Posted
    2014-03-19
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2017-03-23
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=125837
  • 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
    Philips is recalling heartstart home and onsite (hs1) automated external defibrillators (aeds) because one or both contact pins may be contaminated by residue from the soldering process. this contamination could prevent an adequate connection between the pads cartridge and the aed. if poor contact between the pads cartridge and aed occurs, the device may be unable to deliver therapy in an emergency.
  • Action
    Philips began sending out the Urgent Medical Device Recall HeartStart Home and OnSite (HS1) letter, dated 2014 FEB 10, to consignees on 2/17/14. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers are advised to contact Philips for a replacement AED at 1-800-263-3342 and select option 5. Live technical support is available Monday through Friday, 7:00AM to 5:00PM PST. Customers can also leave a message 24 hours a day, seven days a week. DISTRIBUTORS are instructed to provide Philips with the information provided in the letter. Customers who have an affected device will be supplied with a replacement AED from Philips, free of charge. If customers/distributors need any further information or support concerning this issue, please visit www.philips.com/HeartStartHS1PinAction.

Device

Device Recall Philips HeartStart Home and OnSite (HS1) automated external defibrillators (AEDs)
  • Model / Serial
  • Product Classification
    Cardiovascular Devices
  • Device Class
    3
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution - USA Nationwide
  • Product Description
    Philips HeartStart Home and OnSite (HS1) automated external defibrillators (AEDs). || Product Usage: The models M5066A, M5067A, and M5068A are designed for use on a person in sudden cardiac arrest who is: -Unresponsive when shaken -Not breathing normally If in doubt, apply the pads. A training class in CPR/AED use is recommended for anyone who may use the HS1. If the person is an infant or child younger than eight years old or weighs less than 55 lbs (25 kg), use the special infant/child pads. If the child appears older/larger, use the adult pads. Do not delay treatment to determine the child s exact age or weight. If in doubt, use the adult pads. || Models M5066A (for HS1 Onsite), M5067A (OnSite) , and M5068A (for HS1 Home).
  • Manufacturer
    Philips Medical Systems North America Inc.

Manufacturer

Philips Medical Systems North America Inc.
  • Manufacturer Address
    Philips Medical Systems North America Inc., 22100 Bothell Everett Hwy, Bothell WA 98021-8431
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Philips
  • Source
    USFDA