Date Initiated by Firm |
July 16, 2010 |
Date Posted |
November 08, 2010 |
Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on September 05, 2012 |
Recall Number |
Z-0322-2011 |
Recall Event ID |
56255 |
510(K)Number |
K051137
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Product Classification |
automated external defibrillators (non-wearable) - Product Code MKJ
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Product |
HeartStart MRx Defibrillator/Monitor Models: M3535A / M3536A / M3536J / M3536MC 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 |
Code Information |
This action affects all customers who were shipped an MRx unit from 2/11/2004 through 06/25/2010 |
Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Philips Healthcare Inc. 3000 Minuteman Road Andover MA 01810
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For Additional Information Contact |
978-687-1501
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Manufacturer Reason for Recall |
Updated Instructions for Use- HeartStart MRx monitor/defibrillator. The update provides more detailed information on:
" Default ECG Lead Behavior
" Synchronized Cardioversion using External Paddles
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FDA Determined Cause 2 |
Labeling design |
Action |
Philips issued an Urgent Voluntary Medical Device Correction notification/Field Safety Notice and an Instructions for Use Addendum on July 20, 2010, to affected customers. The Notice identified the product, the problem, and the action customers should take. In the USA, the notification sent to all affected customers via UPS and confirmation of delivery would be tracked. Outside the USA, Philips representatives in the affected geographies would manage their mailings locally. Customers were instructed to review the HeartStart MRx Instructions for Use addendum and keep a copy with their equipment - Instructions for Use. Additionally, they were instructed to insure that all users are fully trained on the MRx and, in particular, ensure that they review and understand have reviewed and understand the additional detail provided in the notification.
For questions regarding this recall call (800) 722-9377. |
Quantity in Commerce |
41,119 units |
Distribution |
Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of:
CANADA
AFGHANISTAN
ALBANIA
ARGENTINA
ARUBA
AUSTRALIA
AUSTRIA
AZERBAIJAN
BAHRAIN
BELGIUM
BOSNIA&HERZEGOVINA
BRAZIL
BRUNEI DARUSSALAM
BULGARIA
CHILE
CHINA
COLOMBIA
CYPRUS
CZECH REPUBLIC
DENMARK
ECUADOR
EGYPT
ESTONIA
FINLAND
FRANCE
GERMANY
GREECE
GUADELOUPE
HONG KONG
HUNGARY
ICELAND
INDIA
INDONESIA
IRELAND
ISRAEL
ITALY
JAPAN
JORDAN
KENYA
KUWAIT
LATVIA
LEBANON
LIBYAN ARAB JAMAHIRI
LITHUANIA
LUXEMBOURG
MACEDONIA
MALAYSIA
MEXICO
MOROCCO
NAMIBIA
NETHERLANDS
NETHERLANDS ANTILLES
NEW CALEDONIA
NEW ZEALAND
NICARAGUA
NORWAY
OMAN
PAKISTAN
PALESTINE
PANAMA
PAPUA NEW GUINEA
PERU
PHILIPPINES
POLAND
PORTUGAL
PUERTO RICO
QATAR
REUNION
ROMANIA
RUSSIA
SAUDI ARABIA
SERBIA&MONTE NEGRO
SINGAPORE
SLOVENIA
SOUTH AFRICA
SOUTH KOREA
SPAIN
SRI LANKA
SWEDEN
SWITZERLAND
TAIWAN
THAILAND
TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO
TUNISIA
TURKEY
UGANDA
UKRAINE
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
UNITED KINGDOM
VENEZUELA
VIET NAM
YEMEN |
Total Product Life Cycle |
TPLC Device Report
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1 A record in this database is created when a firm initiates a correction or removal action. The record is updated if the FDA identifies a violation and classifies the action as a recall, and it is updated for a final time when the recall is terminated. Learn more about medical device recalls.
2 Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall.
3 For details about termination of a recall see Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 21 §7.55.
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510(K) Database |
510(K)s with Product Code = MKJ and Original Applicant = TECHDEVICE CORPORATION
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