Recall – Defibrillator system monitor goes blank after use

Company: Physio-Control Inc
Date of Enforcement Report: 3/6/2019
Class I:

PRODUCT

LIFEPAK 15 Monitor/Defibrillator Product Usage: The LIFEPAK(R) 15 Monitor/defibrillator (LP15) is a complete acute cardiac care response system designed for basic life support (BLS) and advanced life support (ALS) patient management protocols. The LP15 monitor/defibrillator is intended for use by trained medical personnel in out-of-doors and indoor emergency care settings within the environmental conditions specified in the Operating Instructions. The LP15 monitor/defibrillator is designed to be used during ground transportation except when specified otherwise. Manual mode monitoring and therapy functions are intended for use on adult and pediatric patients. Automated external defibrillation mode is intended for use on patients eight years of age and older.

Recall Number: Z-0862-2019

Recall Number: Z-0863-2019

REASON

Certain LIFEPAK 15 Monitors/ Defibrillators were reported to experience a lockup condition after a shock was delivered. This condition is defined as a blank monitor display with LED lights on, indicating power on the device, but no response in keypad and device functions.

RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER

Physio-Control Inc on 2/1/2019. Voluntary: Firm Initiated recall is ongoing.

VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
13,005 units

DISTRIBUTION

Worldwide

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