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Terminated

HeartStart FR2+ AED with ECG Display, Model 3840, Laerdal brand, configurable manual charge in advance mode. The label of the device states: "HEARTSTART...FR2+ Automated External Defibrillator...Manufactured by: Philips Medical Systems Seattle, WA 98121".

FDA Recall Z-0485-2011 · Posted 2010-11-29

Recalling FirmPhilips Medical Systems
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeMKJ
Date Initiated2010-09-22
Date Terminated2013-09-05
Product Quantity3244 units

Reason for Recall

A flash memory component in the HeartStart FR2+ and Automated External Defibrillator was improperly relabeled by a third party. Therefore the component could not be identified by its source, quality, and date of manufacture.

Firm Action

On 10/5/10, Philips began sending out the Voluntary Medical Device Removal notification letter to their consignees. This letter informs the consignees that Philips Healthcare is conducting a voluntary product removal of a limited number of HeartStartFR2+ automated external defibrillators (AEDs), model numbers M3860A, M3861A, M3849A, and M3841A, manufactured by Philips and shipped between March 2007 and August 2010. The owners of affected AEDs are advised to run a battery insertion test. If it passes, the AED should remain in service until its replacement is received. Philips will be replacing affected units. The consignees can visit the firm's website www.philips.com/FR2AEDAction or contact Philips at 1-800-263-3342 for any information or support concerning the issue.

Root Cause

Nonconforming Material/Component

Distribution Pattern

Devices were distributed to hospitals, medical facilities, and distributors through out the US and to foreign consignees. Foreign consignees including countries: Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cyprus, Ecuador, El Salvador, Finland, France, French Guiana, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Gibraltar, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Japan, Jordan, Kampuchea, Kenya, Korea, Latvia, Lebanon, Libya, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta & Gozo, Mexico, Netherland, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Palestinian Territory, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Vietnam, and Zimbabwe.

Related FDA 510(k) Records

Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.

K013425HEARTSTREAM/HEARTSTART FR2 AED ECG CABLE, MODELS M3860A, M3861A, M3840A, M3841APhilips Medical Systems · 2002-01-14K003565HEARTSTREAM FR2 AED, MODEL M3860A,M3861AAgilent Technologies, Inc. · 2000-12-20

Official Source

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