FDA Devices recall · Reported January 16, 2013
Philips and Laerdal brands of HeartStart HS1 Defibrillator Family Model number M5066A, M5067A, and M5068A Automated External Defibrillator Manufactured by Philips Medical Systems, Seattle, WA 98121 USA. The HS1 Defibrillator is intended to treat ventricular fibrillation, the most common cause of sudden cardiac arrest. Using voice prompts, light emitting diodes (LEDs) and buttons, the user is guided through the response. The HS1 uses a SMART biphasic, impedance compensating exponential wavef
Philips determined that it is important to clarify information in the Owner's Manual and keep customers informed about the maintenance of their FRx (models 861304 and 861305), OnS…
Philips Medical Systems North America Co. Phillips recalled Philips and Laerdal brands of HeartStart HS1 Defibrillator Family Model number M5066A, M… - a moderate-severity action.
Philips and Laerdal brands of HeartStart HS1 Defibrillator Family Model number M5066A, M… was recalled by Philips Medical Systems North America Co. Phillips in January 16, 2013. Reason: Philips determined that it is important to clarify information in the Owner's Manual and keep customers infor…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0643-2013 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Philips Medical Systems North America Co. Phillips issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Philips determined that it is important to clarify information in the Owner's Manual and keep customers infor….
- Moderate
- severity level
- Class II
- classification
- January 16, 2013
- reported
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0643-2013 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Where this recall sits in its category - 41,021 medical devices recalls on record
Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Product description
Philips and Laerdal brands of HeartStart HS1 Defibrillator Family Model number M5066A, M5067A, and M5068A Automated External Defibrillator Manufactured by Philips Medical Systems, Seattle, WA 98121 USA. The HS1 Defibrillator is intended to treat ventricular fibrillation, the most common cause of sudden cardiac arrest. Using voice prompts, light emitting diodes (LEDs) and buttons, the user is guided through the response. The HS1 uses a SMART biphasic, impedance compensating exponential waveform to deliver a nominal 150 J to adults and nominal 50 J to infants/children.
Reason for recall
Philips determined that it is important to clarify information in the Owner's Manual and keep customers informed about the maintenance of their FRx (models 861304 and 861305), OnSite (models M5066A and M5067A), or HeartStart Home (model M5068A) automated external defibrillators (AEDs) shipped between December 2005 and July 2012. Philips had determined there is a need to emphasize the importance o
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-0643-2013 |
| Date reported | January 16, 2013 |
| Date initiated | July 26, 2012 |
| Recalling firm | Philips Medical Systems North America Co. Phillips |
| Firm location | Bothell, WA |
| Affected scope | Estimate 613,000 devices shipped |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and the countries of Japan and Malaysia. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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