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Heartstart XL+ (2014-01-20)
- Starting date:
- January 20, 2014
- Posting date:
- March 18, 2014
- Type of communication:
- Medical Device Recall
- Subcategory:
- Medical Device
- Hazard classification:
- Type III
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Medical Devices
- Audience:
- General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
- Identification number:
- RA-38303
Recalled Products
Heartstart XL+
Reason
Philips has become aware that the Philips Heartstart XL+ defribrillator battery may take slightly longer to charge to 100% at 35 degrees Celsius (95 Farenheit) than specified in the instructions for use. Since the XL+ can operate with a partially charged battery, there is no patient riskassociated with a longer battery charge time.
Affected products
Heartstart XL+
Lot or serial number
More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer
Model or catalog number
861290
Companies
- Manufacturer
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Philips Medical Systems
3000 Minuteman Road
Andover
01810
Massachusetts
UNITED STATES