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LifePak 1000 Defibrillator
- Starting date:
- January 13, 2017
- Posting date:
- January 24, 2017
- Type of communication:
- Medical Device Recall
- Subcategory:
- Medical Device
- Hazard classification:
- Type I
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Medical Devices
- Audience:
- General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
- Identification number:
- RA-61924
Reason
Physio-Control has received complaints that the LifePak 1000 Defibrillator is unexpectedly powering off during device usage. This unexpected shut down is due to an intermittent connection between the battery and device contacts. A defibrillator in this scenario may not be able to deliver therapy during a resuscitation attempt, which may expose patients to the risk of serious harm or death. This intermittent connection is a result of wear and subsequent oxidation formation between the battery and device electrical contacts. This has been observed to occur in devices that are exposed to vibration and have a battery installed for extended time without being removed from the LifePak 1000 for inspection and then reinstalled.
Affected products
LifePak 1000 Defibrillator
Lot or serial number
More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer
Model or catalog number
99425-XXXXXX
Companies
- Manufacturer
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Physio-Control, Inc.
11811 Willows Road North East
Redmond
98052
Washington
UNITED STATES