FDAClass IINovember 11, 2015

Philips HeartStart MRx Monitor/Defibrillators recall

Philips HeartStart MRx Monitor/Defibrillators Models: M3535A and M3536A

Why was Philips HeartStart MRx Monitor/Defibrillators recalled?

1. Device will perform the weekly automated tests hourly, which could cause the therapy capacitors to degrade sooner than intended and 2. While connected to AC or DC power and with no battery installed or the battery installed has a charge level of less than 10%, the Ready for Use (RFU) indicator will not provide the expected low battery indication

What should I do if I have this product?

Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

Serial Numbers: US00101159 US00322848 US00326834 US00328432 US00328439 US00328442 US00328443 US00328446 US00328450 US00328461 US00328464 US00328465 US00328468 US00328473 US00328478 US00330393 US00533518 US00533521 through US00535118 US00539526 US00540124 US00543102 US00543104 US00543138 US00543158 US00543161 US00543166 US00543167 US00543187 US00543204 US00543223 US00543239 US00546804

Product
Philips HeartStart MRx Monitor/Defibrillators Models: M3535A and M3536A
Recalling firm
Philips Medical Systems, Inc.
Quantity
1553 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide), Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, China, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Lithuania, Mexico, Namibia, Netherlands, Palestine, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates and United Kingdom.
Recall date
November 11, 2015
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (device)
Open FDA enforcement record Latest recalls