Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported July 17, 2019
The AC power module may fail at a higher than expected rate. If a fully charged battery is not properly installed, the HeartStart MRx may lose all power and fail to operate. Int…
Philips North America, LLC recalled Philips HeartStart MRx devices in use with the M3539A AC Power Module: M3535A, M3536A, M… - a moderate-severity action.
Philips HeartStart MRx devices in use with the M3539A AC Power Module: M3535A, M3536A, M… was recalled by Philips North America, LLC in July 17, 2019. Reason: The AC power module may fail at a higher than expected rate. If a fully charged battery is not properly inst…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1923-2019 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Philips North America, LLC issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-The AC power module may fail at a higher than expected rate. If a fully charged battery is not properly inst….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1923-2019 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1923-2019) was formally reported on July 17, 2019, with the manufacturer initiating the action on June 7, 2019. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Philips North America, LLC is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Andover, MA. Federal records list the affected scope as 97,794 Units.
The documented reason for this recall is: The AC power module may fail at a higher than expected rate. If a fully charged battery is not properly installed, the HeartStart MRx may lose all power and fail to operate. Interruption of monitoring and failure or d… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Nationwide domestic distribution. Worldwide distribution.. Distribution scope 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, 3 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 recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
97,794 Units
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
Philips HeartStart MRx devices in use with the M3539A AC Power Module: M3535A, M3536A, M3536M, M3536MC, M3536M2, M3536M3, M3536M4, M3536M5, M3536M6, M3536M7, M3536M8, M3536M9
The AC power module may fail at a higher than expected rate. If a fully charged battery is not properly installed, the HeartStart MRx may lose all power and fail to operate. Interruption of monitoring and failure or delay in the delivery of a shock or pacing can occur. A faulty AC Power Module may also fail to charge the battery.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-1923-2019 |
| Date reported | July 17, 2019 |
| Date initiated | June 7, 2019 |
| Recalling firm | Philips North America, LLC |
| Firm location | Andover, MA |
| Affected scope | 97,794 Units |
| Distribution | Nationwide domestic distribution. Worldwide distribution. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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