Events

Recall of Powerheart G3

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Cardiac Science 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
    50064
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0916-2009
  • Event Initiated Date
    2008-10-13
  • Event Date Posted
    2009-02-25
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2011-12-08
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=74605
  • 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 Defibrillator - Product Code MKJ
  • Reason
    Potential for aed to not deliver defibrillation therapy.
  • Action
    On October 13, 2008 Cardiac Science began sending via Fed-Ex letters and software upgrade kits. Mailing of letters and software upgrade kits is anticipated to be completed by November 21, 2008. The letter instructs consignees to install the software update, assure that the AED information test file generated by the update software is returned to the firm, and complete the postage paid response card and return it to the firm. If the affected devices are no longer in the possession of the consignee, the consignee is to contact the firm and forward the update kit and letter to the person who has the AED in their possession. A separate letter is being sent to distributors. The letter advised to install the software upgrades for any units in stock or to forward the software upgrade along with the end user letter enclosed and that the AED information text file generated by the update software must be returned to the firm. The firm will visit the locations of individual national account customers and install the update. OEM partners will be notified and provided the information and update kits to provide to their customers.

Device

Powerheart G3
  • Model / Serial
  • Product Classification
    Cardiovascular Devices
  • Device Class
    3
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution: USA, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, Australia, Belgium, Bermuda, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, Dominican Republic, France, Germany, Greece, Guam, Hong Kong, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Kenya, Kuwait, Libya, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, UK, and Ukraine.
  • Product Description
    Cardiac Science Powerheart Automated External Defibrillator G3 9300E.
  • Manufacturer
    Cardiac Science Corporation

Manufacturer

Cardiac Science Corporation
  • Manufacturer Address
    Cardiac Science Corporation, 3303 Monte Villa Pkwy, Bothell WA 98021-8969
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Cardiac Science Corporation
  • Source
    USFDA