Recall Z-2388-2008

Physio Control, Inc. · initiated June 18, 2008

Terminated

Product

Physio-Control Lifepak 20 defibrillator/monitor is intended for the termination of certain fatal arrhythmias.

Codes / lots: 34770807, 34777474, 34248216, 34254636, 34254671, 34254685, 31187022, 30587142, 30587166, 30587186, 31125454, 34643248, 34656788, 34656804, 34659617, 34659623, 34660690, 34785299, 32656285, 32460934, 32283224, 33181888, 34840335, 34842373, 32411681, 31547316, 30762432, 30762952, 33820870, 33829090, 33829105, 33884866, 33884867, 33884871, 33884872, 33884879, 33884912, 34785326, 30512983, 30417182, 30891999, 33648604, 33648620, 33649857, 33675449, 33675464, 33675472, 33675482, 33675485, 33680844, 35072670, 32514984, 30705232, 30710503, 30733371, 30733375, 30733379, 30733381, 30744762, 30751005, 30751014, 30761083, 30892001, 31339179, 32191084, 33035397, 33050905, 34107307, 31785232, 31785241, 31800890, 32920897, 32920899, 32920901, 32972820, 31891378, 34713400, 34713413, 34713416, 34718778, 32910909, 33808032, 31783372, 32351425, 33950589, 33239552, 35027042, 35065651, 35055271, 35057695, 35057696, 35057704, 35072687, 35457568, 35457586, 35474783, 35514411, 35514436, 35529896, 35529900, 35529904, 35529908, 35529911, 35529912, 35529915, 35529919, 35529924, 35529926, 35638460, 35642597, 34477226, 34817338, 34820819, 34820825, 32703354, 32704306, 34549521, 34549536, 34549550…

Reason for recall

Potential for the coin battery to drain prematurely causing the monitor clock time and date to be incorrect and the service light indicator to illuminate.

FDA-determined cause: Nonconforming Material/Component

Action taken

On 06/18/08 the firm, via regular postal service , mailed an "IMPORTANT MEDICAL DEVICE NOTIFICATION" letter to all their consignees. The letter instructs consignees that the coin battery may deplete prematurely and to contact Physio-Control if their Lifepack 20 defibrillator/monitor requires coin battery replacement prior to the recommended four year replacement schedule. If you have any questions, contact Technical Support at 1-800-442-1142, option 5 from 6:00 am to 4:00 pm (Pacific), Monday-Friday or visit www.physio-control-notices.com/coin battery.

Details

Recall number
Z-2388-2008
Initiated
June 18, 2008
Posted by FDA
September 21, 2008
Terminated
September 4, 2013
Product code
MKJ – Automated External Defibrillators (Non-Wearable)
Quantity
45,209 devices
Distribution
There were 24,238 devices distributed to 3,135 consignees throughout the United States and 20,613 devices distributed to 48 foreign consignees.
Recalling firm
Physio Control, Inc., Redmond, WA

Official FDA recall record