FDA recall Z-2035-2018

Philips Electronics North America Corporation · Class II · device

Product

HeartStart MRx Monitor/Defibrillator, Model No. M3535A (861288), M3536A (861289) Product Automated external defibrillators (non-wearable) Product Usage: 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.

Reason for recall

The MRx monitor/defibrillators could fail to charge because the therapy printed circuit board may have been loaded with an incorrect electronic component. Failure to charge could potentially cause therapy to be interrupted or delayed.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution to accounts in OH and NC. Foreign distribution to Lebanon.

Key facts

Status
Terminated
Initiation date
2018-05-03
Report date
2018-06-06
Termination date
2019-10-17
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Location
Andover, MA, United States

Primary source

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-2035-2018