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Health product recall

Heartstart MRx Defibrillator/Monitor (2014-11-20)

Starting date:
November 20, 2014
Posting date:
December 15, 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-42871

Recalled Products

Heartstart MRx Defibrillator/Monitor

Reason

Philips has become aware that certain Heartstart MRx Defibrillator/Monitors can separate from the Heartstart MRx housing due to breakage of mounts on the rear case. This recall affects Heartstart MRx Monitor/Defibrillators that received an M4760A handle and cap plate upgrade shipped before 2010.

Affected products

Heartstart MRx Defibrillator/Monitor

Lot or serial number

All lots.

Model or catalog number

M3535A

M3536A

Companies
Manufacturer

Philips Medical Systems

3000 Minuteman Road

Andover

01810

Massachusetts

UNITED STATES