Z-0642-2013 Class II Terminated

Recalled by Philips Medical Systems North America Co. Phillips — Bothell, WA

Recall Details

Product Type
Devices
Report Date
January 16, 2013
Initiation Date
July 26, 2012
Termination Date
September 21, 2020
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Quantity
201,598

Product Description

Philips HeartStart FRx 861304 Automated External Defibrillator Manufactured by Philips Medical Systems, Seattle, WA 98121 USA; and Laerdal branded FRx 861305 The FRx Defibrillator is intended to treat ventricular fibrillation, the most common cause of sudden cardiac arrest. Using voice prompts, light emitting diodes (LEDs) and buttons, the user is guided through the response. The FRx uses a SMART biphasic, impedance compensating exponential waveform to deliver a nominal 150 J to adults and nominal 50 J to infants/children.

Reason for Recall

Philips determined that it is important to clarify information in the Owner's Manual and keep customers informed about the maintenance of their FRx (models 861304 and 861305), OnSite (models M5066A and M5067A), or HeartStart Home (model M5068A) automated external defibrillators (AEDs) shipped between December 2005 and July 2012. Philips had determined there is a need to emphasize the importance o

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and the countries of Japan and Malaysia.

Code Information

1)Philips brand FRx Model Number 861304 under 510(k) K050004, sold nationally and Internationally, Serial numbers range from BO4L-00001 through B12F-00286 and represents 181,226 devices; 2) Laerdal brand FRx Model Number 861305 unfrt 510(k) K050004, sold nationally and Internationally, serial numbers range from B04L-00013 through B12E-04135 and represents 20,372 devices. Please note the serial number range represents first and last serial number for each model. Serial numbers are not continguous.