Z-0643-2013 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
Estimate 613,000 devices shipped

Product Description

Philips and Laerdal brands of HeartStart HS1 Defibrillator Family Model number M5066A, M5067A, and M5068A Automated External Defibrillator Manufactured by Philips Medical Systems, Seattle, WA 98121 USA. The HS1 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 HS1 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

HS1 product family all start with A in the serial number and break down into 3 catalog numbers - M5066A, M5067A and M5068A: 1) M5066A (referred to as Onsite or HS1), Philips brand, 510 (k) = K020715, sold nationally and internationally, serial numbers range from A021-00038 through A12E-03490, with 306,108 total devices. 2) M5067A, Philips brand 510(k) = K040904, sold nationally and internationally, serial numbers range from A05C-00727 through A12D-01406, with 978 total devices. 3) M5068A, Philips brand 510(k) = K020715, sold nationally and internationally, serial numbers range from A021J-00207 through A12E-01900, with 22,760 total devices 4) M5066A, Laerdal brand, 510 (k) = K020715, sold internationally, serial numbers range from A021-00036 through A12D-02148, with 60,433 total devices. 5) M5067A, Laerdal brand, sold as Home device- cleared for OTC on initial 510(k) = K040904, serial numbers range from A021-00133 through A11B-00970, with 8659 total devices. 6) M5068A, Laerdal brand, 510(k) = K020715, sold internationally, serial numbers range from A02K-00172 through A11H-00868, with 5217 total devices. Please note the serial number range represents first and last serial number for each model. Serial numbers are not continguous. Laerdal is a distribution partner in EU and Canada, sold internationally