Recall Z-2030-2009

Physio Control, Inc. · initiated July 31, 2009

Terminated

Product

Medtronic Physio-Control LIFEPAK CR Plus Defibrillator/Monitor. Automated external defibrillator deployed primarily in public access defibrillator environments where the expected use for any one device is once every 20 months. For use on persons requiring defibrillation therapy.

Codes / lots: Serial Numbers: 37026963, 37026983, 37026984, 37026997, 37027002, 37027008, 37027039, 37027040, 37027049, 37027053, 37027063, 37027065, 37027066, 37027070, 37027071, 37027073, 37027075, 37027090, 37027099, 37027105, 37027122, 37027197, 37027529, 37027569, 37031393, 37037850, 37037893, 37037986, 37038002, 37038211, 37038365, 37135986, 37154526 and 37154638.

Reason for recall

The K1 relay on the Analog printed circuit board assembly may short due to moisture ingress in a highly humid environment. K1 shorting may affect the ECG amplitude causing the Shock Advisory System(SAS) to not analyze the ECG rhythm correctly thus preventing the device from delivering therapy.

FDA-determined cause: Nonconforming Material/Component

Action taken

Physio-Control, Inc. notified Customers by phone beginning August 18, 2009. In addition, the recalling firm Issued an "Urgent Medical Device Recall" letter dated August 2009 informing Customers of the affected product and informing them that a Physio-Control representative will call and arrange for immediate device replacement. For further information, contact Physio-Control Customer Care at 1-800-442-1142.

Details

Recall number
Z-2030-2009
Initiated
July 31, 2009
Posted by FDA
September 14, 2009
Terminated
March 15, 2013
Product code
MKJ – Automated External Defibrillators (Non-Wearable)
Quantity
34 devices (2 domestically & 32 internationally)
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution -- US (DC and MN) and Japan.
Recalling firm
Physio Control, Inc., Redmond, WA

Official FDA recall record