ModerateClass IITerminated

FDA Devices recall · Reported March 5, 2014

M3536A HeartStart MRx with Wireless Link Upgrade (861289) The HeartStart MRx is for use for the termination of ventricular tachycardia and ventricular fibrillation. The device is for use by qualified medical personnel trained in the operation of the device and qualified by training in basic life support, advanced cardiac support, or defibrillation. It must be used by or on the order of a physician.

Q: Which agency issued this recall?

This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on March 5, 2014. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1108-2014.

Q: Where was the recalled product distributed?

Distribution: Worldwide Distribution - USA including AZ, CA, FL, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX,and VA and Internationally to Australia, Norway, and Spain..

Q: Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device?

Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

Wireless Link may be unable to transmit data when configured for a specific data flow.

Recall #: Z-1108-2014
Affected scope: 220 devices
Initiated: February 18, 2014

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Philips Medical Systems, Inc. recalled M3536A HeartStart MRx with Wireless Link Upgrade (861289) The HeartStart MRx is for us… - a moderate-severity action.

M3536A HeartStart MRx with Wireless Link Upgrade (861289) The HeartStart MRx is for us… was recalled by Philips Medical Systems, Inc. in March 5, 2014. Reason: Wireless Link may be unable to transmit data when configured for a specific data flow.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1108-2014 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Philips Medical Systems, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Wireless Link may be unable to transmit data when configured for a specific data flow..

Moderate
severity level: 220 units
affected scope: Class II
classification: March 5, 2014
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1108-2014 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.

Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

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.

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

Product description

M3536A HeartStart MRx with Wireless Link Upgrade (861289) The HeartStart MRx is for use for the termination of ventricular tachycardia and ventricular fibrillation. The device is for use by qualified medical personnel trained in the operation of the device and qualified by training in basic life support, advanced cardiac support, or defibrillation. It must be used by or on the order of a physician.

Reason for recall

Wireless Link may be unable to transmit data when configured for a specific data flow.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Devices recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class	Moderate (Class II)
Status	Terminated
Recall number	Z-1108-2014
Date reported	March 5, 2014
Date initiated	February 18, 2014
Recalling firm	Philips Medical Systems, Inc.
Firm location	Andover, MA
Affected scope	220 devices
Distribution	Worldwide Distribution - USA including AZ, CA, FL, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX,and VA and Internationally to Australia, Norway, and Spain.

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Scale of Impact

220 devices units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) ✓ This recall

Multi-state (10K – 100K units) -

Large-scale (100K – 1M units) -

Massive (≥1M units) -

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

Wireless Link may be unable to transmit data when configured for a specific data flow.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on March 5, 2014. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1108-2014.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: Worldwide Distribution - USA including AZ, CA, FL, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX,and VA and Internationally to Australia, Norway, and Spain..

Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device? ▼

Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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