FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#53227

Product

Philips Medical HeartStartXL Defibrillator/Monitor Model : M4735A

FDA product code
MKJAutomated External Defibrillators (Non-Wearable)
Device class
Class 3
Medical specialty
Cardiovascular
510(k) numbers
K021453
Affected lot / code info
Serial Numbers: US00453441 through US00453910

Why it was recalled

The ECG signal may become unusable to assess patient condition and need for therapy.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Nonconforming Material/Component

Action the firm took

Philips Medical contacted accounts by letter dated June 11, 2007. Users are advised to remove product from service, if possible. If not, a back up unit should be available to use. Service reps will contact accounts to replace units.

Recalling firm

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

Distribution

Distribution pattern
Worldwide, including USA, Canada, Australia, Brazil, China, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea, Kuwait, Macau, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Singapore, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, UK, and Venezuela.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2007-06-11
Posted by FDA
2007-08-07
Terminated
2016-08-08
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #53227. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.