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Health product recall

Heartstart XL+ (2014-03-31)

Starting date:
March 31, 2014
Posting date:
April 30, 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-39217

Recalled pProducts

  1. Heartstart XL+ 

Reason

Philips has become aware that a software communication failure on the Heartstart XL+ that occurs during an automated ready-for-use (RFU) test or at turn-on may lock the user out of clinical mode, which may delay therapy.

Affected products

A. Heartstart XL+ 

Lot or serial number

All lots

Model or catalog number
  • 861290
Companies
Manufacturer
Philips Medical Systems
3000 Minuteman Road
Andover
01810
Massachusetts
UNITED STATES