Recall Z-0186-2018

Physio-Control, Inc. · initiated October 27, 2017

Class I Terminated

Class I – dangerous or defective products that could cause serious health problems or death

Product

LIFEPAK(R) defibrillation electrodes, Catalog # 11101-000016, MIN #3202380-006 The defibrillation electrodes are used only with LIFEPAK EXPRESS(R) AED, LIFEPAK CR(R) Plus AED, LIFEPAK 1000 defibrillator, or LIFEPAK 500 Biphasic AED s with a pink connector.

Codes / lots: 713609, 717912, 713904, 718033, 715008, 719323

Reason for recall

The infant artwork on the product instructs incorrect pad placement. Also, the artwork is missing the Type BF Patient connection and High Voltage Warning symbols.

FDA-determined cause: Process control

Action taken

The firm Physio Control, initiated their field action on 10/27/2017 by issuing a press release. The firm followed this with a recall notice dated 10/23/2017, to the direct consignees on 11/03/2017. The letter described the product, explained the problem and provided the following instructions: Quarantine the affected lots;contact Physio-Control at 1-866-231-1220, 6:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. (Pacific), Monday Friday to arrange for replacement of your unused electrodes and "Upon receipt of this notification, post a copy of the enclosed Correct Electrode and Packaging Labeling with each of your AEDs, which shows the correct placement of the electrodes." Physio_Control will provide replacement products for all unused affected Electrodes. Should you have any questions about this Product Recall, please contact us at 1-866-231-1220, 6:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. (Pacific), Monday Friday.

Details

Recall number
Z-0186-2018
Initiated
October 27, 2017
Posted by FDA
December 12, 2017
Terminated
June 12, 2019
Product code
MKJ – Automated External Defibrillators (Non-Wearable)
Quantity
14,219 units in total
Distribution
Worldwide distribution: US (nationwide) including Puerto Rico and Guam and countries of: Canada, Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic; Denmark, Finland, France, French Polynesia, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Netherlands, Australia, China, Hong Kong, Japan, Argentina, Mexico, Norway, Panama, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovenia, South Africa…
Recalling firm
Physio-Control, Inc., Redmond, WA

Official FDA recall record

Other products in the same recall event

RecallProductInitiated
Z-0187-2018 Class ILIFEPAK(R) Electrode Starter Kits, Catalog # 11101-000017, MIN #3202784-009 The…The infant artwork on the product instructs incorrect pad placement. Also, the artwork is missing the Type… 10/27/2017Terminated