DDU-100 Lifeline Automated External Defibrillator (AED)-Indicated for use on victims of sudden cardiac arrest

A component of a sub-assembly used in the affected AEDs had not undergone durability and reliability testing, and if a malfunction occurs, therefore the device could fail to deliver therapy.

Defibtech issued Urgent Medical Device Safety Removal User letter (FA2023-01) on 2/14/23 and 2/17/23 via email to Distributors and End-Users. Letter states reason for recall, health risk and action to take: 1. Confirm receipt of this notice by checking the Read receipt option in the email notification containing this communication. Additionally, complete, sign and return to [email protected] the attached Receipt Letter acknowledging that you have received this recall notification 2. Check the box label s 9-digit serial number of any units in your inventory against the serial numbers listed in the attachment 3. It is requested you quarantine the listed AEDs and Defibtech will contact you to arrange their return to Defibtech for screening 4. If you have further transferred the device to another entity or department, you must provide this notice to affected parties Please return any affected units as identified in the Attachment for replacement. Dedicated support for handling all aspects of the return of identified units will be provided by Defibtech. We will be contacting you shortly to help you with the process and answer any questions. If you have questions now, please feel free to contact us using the email address [email protected]. Defibtech Customer Support is available by calling 1-877-453-4507, 8:30 A.M. to 5:30 P.M. (Eastern), Monday - Friday. To assure that you have received notification of this safety issue and understand your obligation in notifying those in possession of the serial number(s) shipped to you or on your behalf of any required action, please sign and return this letter to [email protected].