Z-1633-2020 Class II Terminated

Recalled by Physio-Control, Inc. — Redmond, WA

FDA device recall Z-1633-2020 was initiated by Physio-Control, Inc. on March 20, 2020 and is designated Class II. Reason for recall: Automated External Defibrillators may not detect a patient connection due to mechanical wear-through of the contact plating on the therapy connector. The wear-through could result in the device not r… The recall status is terminated (terminated January 25, 2024). Affected quantity: 173,459 units.

Recall Details

Product Type
Devices
Report Date
April 8, 2020
Initiation Date
March 20, 2020
Termination Date
January 25, 2024
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Quantity
173,459 units

Product Description

LifePAK 500 Automated External Defibrillator, model numbers: 3005400-XXX, U3005400-XXX, 3011790-XXX/, U3011790-XXX - Product Usage: The LIFEPAK 500 AED is a semi-automatic defibrillator that uses a patented Shock Advisory System. This software algorithm analyzes the patient s electrocardiographic (ECG) rhythm and indicates whether it detects a shockable rhythm. The LIFEPAK 500 AED requires operator interaction to defibrillate the patient.

Reason for Recall

Automated External Defibrillators may not detect a patient connection due to mechanical wear-through of the contact plating on the therapy connector. The wear-through could result in the device not recognizing a patient is connected which could result in a delay in treatment

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution and countries of Afghanistan, American Samoa, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Bermuda, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Canada, Cayman Islands, Chile, China, Columbia, Congo, Cook Islands, Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Estonia, Finland, France, French Guiana, French Polynesia, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Guam, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Iran, Islamic Republic of, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Korea, Korea, Republic of Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lebanon, Lithuania, Macedonia, the former Yugoslav Republic of, Madagascar, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Qatar, R¿union, Romania, Russian Federation, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Syrian Arab Republic, Taiwan, Province of China, Togo, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of, Vietnam, Virgin Islands, British, Virgin Islands, U.S., Zimbabwe.

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