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Health product recall

Heartstart FR3 Defibrillator (2013-02-21)

Starting date:
February 21, 2014
Posting date:
March 25, 2014
Type of communication:
Medical Device Recall
Subcategory:
Medical Device
Hazard classification:
Type II
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Medical Devices
Audience:
General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-38583

Recalled Products

Heartstart FR3 Defibrillator

Reason

Philips has become aware that in a limited number FR3 Automated External Defibrillators (AED), the printed circuit board (PCB), which contains the circuitry that supplies energy to the device, could become separated from the electrical contact points that hold the board in place. In the event the PCB becomes separated from the electrical contact points, the AED may not be ready to deliver a shock in the event of an emergency.

Affected products

Heartstart FR3 Defibrillator

Lot or serial number

861388
861389

Model or catalog number

All lots

Companies
Manufacturer
Philips Medical Systems
22100 Bothell Everett Hwy.
Bothell
98021
Washington
UNITED STATES