Heartstart MRx Defibrillator/Monitor (2014-11-17)

Starting date:

November 17, 2014

Posting date:

December 4, 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-42779

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  Reason
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  Affected products

Recalled Products

Heartstart MRx Defibrillator/Monitor

Reason

Philips has become aware that the Heartstart MRx Defibrillator/Monitor can be susceptible to one or both of the issues described below.

1. The CO2 inlet port associated with end-tidal Carbon Dioxide (etCO2) monitoring on MRx Monitor/Defibrillators can be pushed into the MRx housing, making it inaccessible. This can occur if the user attempts to push the CO2 filter line fitting into the inlet port, instead of twisting it clockwise as described in the MRx instructions for use.
2. he handle can separate from the MRx housing due to breakage of mounts on the rear case.

Affected products