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Health product recall

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
Philips Medical Systems
3000 Minuteman Road
Andover
01810
Massachusetts
UNITED STATES