—#124606

Product

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.

FDA product code: MKJ — Automated External Defibrillators (Non-Wearable)
Device class: Class 3
Medical specialty: Cardiovascular
510(k) numbers: K051134
Affected lot / code info: 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

Why it was recalled

MRx defibrillator displays a -?- for EtCO2 and does not display EtCO2 values when patient CO2 level falls below 7.6 mmHg

Root cause (FDA determination)

Software design

Action the firm took

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.

Recalling firm

Firm: Philips Medical Systems, Inc.
Address: 3000 Minuteman Rd, Andover, Massachusetts 01810-1032

Distribution

Distribution pattern: US Nationwide and OUS.

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2013-12-10
Posted by FDA: 2013-12-24
Terminated: 2017-04-18
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #124606. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.