Recall Z-2100-2016— Physio-Control, Inc.
Class II · Terminated
Class II FDA medical device recall by Physio-Control, Inc., initiated 2016-05-25, terminated 2018-09-11. It names one FDA 510(k) clearance: K033275. Product: LIFEPAK CR Plus and/or LIFEPAK EXPRESS are Automatic External Defibrillator(s) and are non-wearable. LIFEPAK CR Plus and LIFEPAK EXPRESS defibrillators are intended for use on patients in cardiac arrest.. Reason: LIFEPAK CR Plus Automated External Defibrillators (AED) or LIFEPAK EXPRESS AED may fail to initiate voice prompts when the ON/OFF button is pressed and the lid is opened due to an internal component (reed switch) that can intermittently become fixed in the closed position. A defibrillator in this condition will fail to deliver a shock, with the potential result that therapy is not delivered and a patient is not resuscitated..
- Recalling firm
- Physio-Control, Inc.
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Initiated
- 2016-05-25
- Terminated
- 2018-09-11
- Firm location
- Redmond, WA, United States
510(k) clearances named in this recall
1 on FDA's recordK-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
LIFEPAK CR Plus and/or LIFEPAK EXPRESS are Automatic External Defibrillator(s) and are non-wearable. LIFEPAK CR Plus and LIFEPAK EXPRESS defibrillators are intended for use on patients in cardiac arrest.
Reason for recall
LIFEPAK CR Plus Automated External Defibrillators (AED) or LIFEPAK EXPRESS AED may fail to initiate voice prompts when the ON/OFF button is pressed and the lid is opened due to an internal component (reed switch) that can intermittently become fixed in the closed position. A defibrillator in this condition will fail to deliver a shock, with the potential result that therapy is not delivered and a patient is not resuscitated.
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