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Philips Heartstart Defibrillators (March 12, 2013)
- Starting date:
- March 12, 2013
- Posting date:
- March 12, 2013
- Type of communication:
- Medical Device Recall
- Subcategory:
- Medical Device
- Hazard classification:
- Type II
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety
- Audience:
- General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
- Identification number:
- RA-26715
Reason
Philips has determined that there is a need to make all owners aware that it is important to call their local Philips representative for technical support if any of their aeds have ever emitted or begin to emit a pattern of triple chirps. Even if the user is able to clear the triple-chirp condition, the device may require additional investigation.
Affected products
A. Heartstart FRX Automated External Defibrillator
Lot or serial number
More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer
Model or catalog number
861304
Companies
- Manufacturer
- Not Applicable
B. Phillips Heartstart HS1 Home Defibrillator
Lot or serial number
More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer
Model or catalog number
989803169631, M5066A, M5066A-ABA, M5066A-ABF, M5068A-ABF
Companies
- Manufacturer
- Not Applicable
C. Phillips Hearstart HS1 Home Defibrillator
Lot or serial number
More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer
Model or catalog number
M5068A
Companies
- Manufacturer
- Not Applicable
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