Recall Z-1120-2014— Philips Medical Systems, Inc.

Name: FDA recall Z-1120-2014
Creator: U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Published: 2014-02-18

Class II · Terminated

Class II FDA medical device recall by Philips Medical Systems, Inc., initiated 2014-02-18, terminated 2020-09-03. It names one FDA 510(k) clearance: K051134. Product: HeartStart MRx Defibrillator/Monitor M3538A Lithium Ion Batteries Revision J The HeartStart MRx is for use for the termination of ventricular tachycardia and ventricular fibrillation. The device is for use by qualified medical personnel trained in the operation of the device and qualified by training in basic life support, advanced cardiac support, or defibrillation. It must be used by or on the order of a physician. Reason: Philips HeartStart MRx Monitor/Defibrillator, when operating on battery power only, may experience an unexpected shutdown if exposed to elevated levels of electromagnetic interference from RF energy source.

Recalling firm: Philips Medical Systems, Inc.
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Initiated: 2014-02-18
Terminated: 2020-09-03
Firm location: Andover, MA, United States

510(k) clearances named in this recall

1 on FDA's record

K051134 — HEARTSTART MRX WITH Q-CPR OPTION, MODELS M3535A OR M3536APhilips Medical Systems·cleared 2005-09-08

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

HeartStart MRx Defibrillator/Monitor M3538A Lithium Ion Batteries Revision J The HeartStart MRx is for use for the termination of ventricular tachycardia and ventricular fibrillation. The device is for use by qualified medical personnel trained in the operation of the device and qualified by training in basic life support, advanced cardiac support, or defibrillation. It must be used by or on the order of a physician

Reason for recall

Philips HeartStart MRx Monitor/Defibrillator, when operating on battery power only, may experience an unexpected shutdown if exposed to elevated levels of electromagnetic interference from RF energy source

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