Recall Z-0829-2016— Cardiac Science Corporation

Name: FDA recall Z-0829-2016
Creator: U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Published: 2016-01-14

Class II · Terminated

Class II FDA medical device recall by Cardiac Science Corporation, initiated 2016-01-14, terminated 2016-12-21. It names one FDA 510(k) clearance: K102496. Product: 9131-001 Defibrillation Electrodes, Lot No. 141125-02 Used in Powerheart G3 9300A, 9300E, 9300P, 9390A, and 9390E AEDs Cardiac Science 9131 Defibrillation Electrodes are single use and intended to be used in conjunction with Cardiac Science automatic external defibrillators (AED) to monitor and deliver defibrillation energy to the patient. The electrodes are intended for short term use (<8 hours) and must be used before the expiration date listed on the packaging. The AED electrodes are used for emergency treatment of cardiac arrest patients over 8 years of age or greater than 55 pounds. The user assesses the patient s condition and confirms that the patient is unconscious, pulseless and is not breathing prior to applying the electrodes to the skin.. Reason: Defibrillation electrodes may increase electrical impedance over time. If impedance becomes too high, the AED will fail the electrode self-test and it will not be Rescue Ready, the AED STATUS INDICATOR will be RED and the AED will beep. This is normal behavior when the impedance limit is exceeded. The high impedance electrodes require replacement..

Recalling firm: Cardiac Science Corporation
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Initiated: 2016-01-14
Terminated: 2016-12-21
Firm location: Waukesha, WI, United States

510(k) clearances named in this recall

1 on FDA's record

K102496 — POWERHEART AED G3 SEMI-AUTOMATIC, POWERHEART AED G3 AUTOMATIC, POWERHEART AED G3 PRO, POWERHEART AED G3 PLUSCardiac Science Corporation·cleared 2011-06-09

K-numbers as listed on FDA's Recall Enterprise System record for this event (openFDA device/recall k_numbers). The recall may also cover devices cleared under other submissions not named here.

Product description

9131-001 Defibrillation Electrodes, Lot No. 141125-02 Used in Powerheart G3 9300A, 9300E, 9300P, 9390A, and 9390E AEDs Cardiac Science 9131 Defibrillation Electrodes are single use and intended to be used in conjunction with Cardiac Science automatic external defibrillators (AED) to monitor and deliver defibrillation energy to the patient. The electrodes are intended for short term use (<8 hours) and must be used before the expiration date listed on the packaging. The AED electrodes are used for emergency treatment of cardiac arrest patients over 8 years of age or greater than 55 pounds. The user assesses the patient s condition and confirms that the patient is unconscious, pulseless and is not breathing prior to applying the electrodes to the skin.

Reason for recall

Defibrillation electrodes may increase electrical impedance over time. If impedance becomes too high, the AED will fail the electrode self-test and it will not be Rescue Ready, the AED STATUS INDICATOR will be RED and the AED will beep. This is normal behavior when the impedance limit is exceeded. The high impedance electrodes require replacement.

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