RecallDepth

Heartstart (HS1) Laerdal brand onsite Automated External Defibrillator, Model M5067A

This recall has been terminated (originally issued March 23, 2010).

Company
Philips Medical Systems
Recall Initiated
November 2, 2009
Posted
March 23, 2010
Terminated
May 23, 2013
Recall Number
Z-1195-2010
Quantity
1 unit internationally
Firm Location
Seattle, WA
Official Source
View on FDA website ↗

Reason for Recall

Potential for failure of a capacitor during use which would prevent the AED from delivering effective defibrillation therapy when indicated.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution.

Lot / Code Info

Serial number A09J-02205

Root Cause

Nonconforming Material/Component

Action Taken

The firm notified their US distributors of the recall and instructed them to contact customers and provide information how to return the product to Philips for a free replacement. Firm contacted distributors via phone and email on 11/2/09 and by letter on 11/9/09. A web site providing information related to the recall was activated on 11/3/09.

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