PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Critical Class I Terminated

LIFEPAK 15 Monitor/Defibrillator service kits Product Usage: The LIFEPAK(R) 15 Monitor/defibrillator (LP15) is a complete acute cardiac care response system designed for basic life support (BLS) and advanced life support (ALS) patient management protocols. The LP15 monitor/defibrillator is intended for use by trained medical personnel in out-of-doors and indoor emergency care settings within the environmental conditions specified in the Operating Instructions. The LP15 monitor/defibrillator

Reported: March 6, 2019 Initiated: February 1, 2019 #Z-0863-2019

Product Description

LIFEPAK 15 Monitor/Defibrillator service kits Product Usage: The LIFEPAK(R) 15 Monitor/defibrillator (LP15) is a complete acute cardiac care response system designed for basic life support (BLS) and advanced life support (ALS) patient management protocols. The LP15 monitor/defibrillator is intended for use by trained medical personnel in out-of-doors and indoor emergency care settings within the environmental conditions specified in the Operating Instructions. The LP15 monitor/defibrillator is designed to be used during ground transportation except when specified otherwise. Manual mode monitoring and therapy functions are intended for use on adult and pediatric patients. Automated external defibrillation mode is intended for use on patients eight years of age and older.

Reason for Recall

Certain LIFEPAK 15 Monitors/ Defibrillators were reported to experience a lockup condition after a shock was delivered. This condition is defined as a blank monitor display with LED lights on, indicating power on the device, but no response in keypad and device functions.

Details

Recalling Firm
Physio-Control Inc
Units Affected
682 kits
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution
Location
Redmond, WA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
LIFEPAK 15 Monitor/Defibrillator service kits Product Usage: The LIFEPAK(R) 15 Monitor/defibrillator (LP15) is a complete acute cardiac care response system designed for basic life support (BLS) and advanced life support (ALS) patient management protocols. The LP15 monitor/defibrillator is intended for use by trained medical personnel in out-of-doors and indoor emergency care settings within the environmental conditions specified in the Operating Instructions. The LP15 monitor/defibrillator is designed to be used during ground transportation except when specified otherwise. Manual mode monitoring and therapy functions are intended for use on adult and pediatric patients. Automated external defibrillation mode is intended for use on patients eight years of age and older.. Recalled by Physio-Control Inc. Units affected: 682 kits.
Why was this product recalled?
Certain LIFEPAK 15 Monitors/ Defibrillators were reported to experience a lockup condition after a shock was delivered. This condition is defined as a blank monitor display with LED lights on, indicating power on the device, but no response in keypad and device functions.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on March 6, 2019. Severity: Critical. Recall number: Z-0863-2019.