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Terminated

Heartstart FR2+ automated external defibrillator Models M3860A and M3840A are equipped with an ECG Module. M3860A is under the Philips label and M3840A is under the Laerdal label.

FDA Recall Z-0063-2010 · Posted 2009-12-08

Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeMKJ
Date Initiated2009-10-01
Date Terminated2013-09-27
Product Quantity5,808

Reason for Recall

A potential exists for a component failure, which, if it occurs, could result in the inability to deliver therapy.

Firm Action

On September 28, 2009 Philips issued a nationwide press release. On October 1, 2009 the firm issued notification letters to consignees arranging for the return and replacement of the affected units. The firm also set up a page on their website with a serial number look-up tool. For further information or support concerning this issue, customers are asked to contact Philips at 1.800.263.3342 or visit www.philips.com/FR2PlusAction for the serial number look-up list, answers to frequently asked questions, directions for the battery insertion test, and the replacement AED selection form.

Root Cause

Nonconforming Material/Component

Distribution Pattern

Domestic and Worldwide distribution to: United States, Canada, Australia, Austria, Bulgaria, China, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Great Britain, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Lebanon, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, and United Arab Emirates.

Related FDA 510(k) Records

Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.

Official Source

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Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.

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