FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#42988

Product

HeartStart Pads Pediatric Plus, Pediatric Plus Multifunction Defibrillation Electrode Pads Model M3717A

FDA product code
MLNElectrode, Electrocardiograph, Multi-Function
Device class
Class 2
Medical specialty
Cardiovascular
510(k) numbers
K003228
Affected lot / code info
Lot Number : Y042005-1

Why it was recalled

The Apex/Anterior and the Sternum/Posterior pad labels are located in reverse position to the wire and connector

Root cause (FDA determination)

Other

Action the firm took

Philips Medical sent the recall notification letter 11/30/05 via FedEx

Recalling firm

Firm
Philips Medical Systems
Address
3000 Minuteman Road, Andover, Massachusetts 01810-1032

Distribution

Distribution pattern
Nationwide Foreign: Australia, Canada, France, germany, Spain,, Sweden, Switzerland, UK

Timeline

Recall initiated
2005-11-18
Posted by FDA
2005-12-23
Terminated
2006-07-12
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #42988. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.