—#85733

Product

Heartstart FR2+ automated external defibrillator models M3861A and M3841A are NOT equipped with the ECG Module. Model M3861A is under the Philips label and M3841A is under the Laerdal label.

FDA product code: MKJ — Automated External Defibrillators (Non-Wearable)
Device class: Class 3
Medical specialty: Cardiovascular
510(k) numbers: K051632
Affected lot / code info: The following letter codes are used in conjunction with the catalog numbers to indicate language of Instructions for Use (IFU) and FR2+ voice prompts: ABA=U.S. English; ABU=U.K. English; ABD=German; ABE=Spanish; ABF=French; ABH=Dutch; ABI=Hong Kong; ABJ=Japanese; ABN=Norwegian; ABO=Taiwanese; ABS=Swedish; ABX=Finland; ABZ=Italian; AB2=China; and AC4=Portugal. Additional (non-language related) letter codes for product: A01=Product with TSO (Technical Standard Order) approved battery; and RF=Service Replacement.

Why it was recalled

A potential exists for a component failure, which, if it occurs, could result in the inability to deliver therapy.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Nonconforming Material/Component

Action the firm took

On September 28, 2009 Philips issued a nationwide press release. On October 1, 2009 the firm issued notification letters to consignees arranging for the return and replacement of the affected units. The firm also set up a page on their website with a serial number look-up tool. For further information or support concerning this issue, customers are asked to contact Philips at 1.800.263.3342 or visit www.philips.com/FR2PlusAction for the serial number look-up list, answers to frequently asked questions, directions for the battery insertion test, and the replacement AED selection form.

Recalling firm

Firm: Philips Medical Systems
Address: 2301 5th Ave, Ste 200, Seattle, Washington 98121

Distribution

Distribution pattern: Domestic and Worldwide distribution to: United States, Canada, Australia, Austria, Bulgaria, China, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Great Britain, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Lebanon, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, and United Arab Emirates.

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2009-10-01
Posted by FDA: 2009-12-08
Terminated: 2013-09-27
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #85733. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.