Over-The-Counter Automated External Defibrillator

FDA product code NSA · Class III (high risk) · 21 CFR 870.5310 · Cardiovascular

Automated external defibrillators are devices that use external pad-type electrodes to sense, detect, classify and treat (with an electrical shock) ventricular fibrillation. These devices are intended to be used on suspected victims of sudden cardiac arrest. A person in cardiac arrest is unresponsive and is not breathing normally. The device can be sold over-the-counter without a prescription. The device is to be used on adults and children who are either > 8 years old or > 55 lbs.

1510(k) clearances
1PMA approvals
2recalls

Manufacturers

510(k) clearances

510(k)DeviceApplicantDecision
K040904Philips Heartstart Home Defibrillator, Model M5068ANSA · Traditional Philips Medical Systems09/16/2004SE

PMA approvals

Recalls

RecallProductFirmInitiated
Z-1196-2010 Heartstart HS1 Defibrillator Model M5068APotential for failure of a capacitor during use which would prevent the AED from delivering effective… Philips Medical Systems11/02/2009Terminated
Z-1781-2008 Philips "HeartStart Home" defibrillator, model M5068A and is sold in the US over the…Buttons Sticking - The On/Off and Shock buttons on the front panel of the device may stick in place when… Philips Medical Systems04/30/2008Terminated