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Terminated

Powerheart G3 Automated External Defibrillators (Non-Wearable) and include the following models: Powerheart 9300A, 9300E, 9300P, 9390A, 9390E; CardioVive 92532, 92533; Nihon-Kohden 9200G, 9231; and GE Responder 2019198, 2023440 AEDs. The Powerheart AED G3 is indicated for emergency treatment of victims exhibiting symptoms of sudden cardiac arrest who are unresponsive and not breathing. Post-resuscitation, if the victim is breathing, the AED should be left attached to allow for acquisition and detection of the ECG rhythm. If a shockable ventricular tachyarrhythmia recurs, the device will charge automatically and be able to deliver therapy. The device is intended to be used by personnel who have been trained it is operation. The user should be qualified by training in basic life support or other physician-authorized medical response.

FDA Recall Z-1057-2012 · Posted 2012-02-27

Recalling FirmCardiac Science Corporation
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeMKJ
Date Initiated2012-01-13
Date Terminated2013-09-27
Product Quantity11,019 units (6142 units in the US and 4877 units international)

Reason for Recall

The affected Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) contains a circuit board manufactured with a component that may fail unexpectedly due to a supplier manufacturing defect. If the component were to fail during a rescue attempt, the AED may not deliver defibrillation therapy.

Firm Action

Cardiac Science sent an "URGENT-Voluntary Medical Device Recall" letter dated January 13, 2012 to all affected customers. The letter described the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. Customers are advised to immediately return the device to the manufacturing location for repair. The affected devices will receive a hardware correction, and the same serial number device returned to the consignee in most cases. Customers in the US can call 1-888-402-2484 and customers outside the US can call 1-425-402-2482 or email at [email protected] to arrange delivery of the shipping materials. Customers can also visit www.cardiacscience.com/aed210 for more information about AEDs affected by this recall.

Root Cause

Process control

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide distribution: USA (nationwide) and Puerto Rico; and to the following countries: Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Kuwait, Malaysia, Maldives, Malta, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Panama, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Saint Lucia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, Ukraine, and United Kingdom.

Related FDA 510(k) Records

Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.

K102496POWERHEART AED G3 SEMI-AUTOMATIC, POWERHEART AED G3 AUTOMATIC, POWERHEART AED G3 PRO, POWERHEART AED G3 PLUSCardiac Science Corporation · 2011-06-09K031987POWERHEART AED G3, MODEL 9300Cardiac Science · 2003-07-30

Official Source

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