PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Ongoing

ZOLL AED PRO Automated External Defibrillator Product Usage: The AED PRO unit is intended to defibrillate victims of ventricular fibrillation or pulseless ventricular tachycardia, for ECG monitoring, and for CPR monitoring of patients. The CPR monitoring function provides a metronome designed to encourage rescuers to perform chest compressions at the AHA/ERC recommended rate of 100 compressions per minute. Voice and visual prompts encourage a compression depth of at least 2 inches (5 cm) for

Reported: July 10, 2019 Initiated: June 12, 2019 #Z-1931-2019

Product Description

ZOLL AED PRO Automated External Defibrillator Product Usage: The AED PRO unit is intended to defibrillate victims of ventricular fibrillation or pulseless ventricular tachycardia, for ECG monitoring, and for CPR monitoring of patients. The CPR monitoring function provides a metronome designed to encourage rescuers to perform chest compressions at the AHA/ERC recommended rate of 100 compressions per minute. Voice and visual prompts encourage a compression depth of at least 2 inches (5 cm) for adult patients. The AED PRO system is indicated for use on victims of cardiac arrest with apparent lack of circulation as indicated by: Unconsciousness Absence of breathing, and Absence of pulse and other signs of circulation. The device is also indicated for use when ECG monitoring is indicated to evaluate the patient s heart rate or ECG morphology. The AED PRO system is indicated for adult and pediatric patients.

Reason for Recall

There is a potential for the device to fail to deliver energy to the patient.

Details

Recalling Firm
ZOLL Medical Corporation
Units Affected
1,969
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - US nationwide. The products were distributed to the following foreign countries: Austria, Australia, Bangladesh, Brazil, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, Great Britain, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Luxemburg, New Zealand, Panama, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, Thailand, Taiwan.
Location
Chelmsford, MA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
ZOLL AED PRO Automated External Defibrillator Product Usage: The AED PRO unit is intended to defibrillate victims of ventricular fibrillation or pulseless ventricular tachycardia, for ECG monitoring, and for CPR monitoring of patients. The CPR monitoring function provides a metronome designed to encourage rescuers to perform chest compressions at the AHA/ERC recommended rate of 100 compressions per minute. Voice and visual prompts encourage a compression depth of at least 2 inches (5 cm) for adult patients. The AED PRO system is indicated for use on victims of cardiac arrest with apparent lack of circulation as indicated by: Unconsciousness Absence of breathing, and Absence of pulse and other signs of circulation. The device is also indicated for use when ECG monitoring is indicated to evaluate the patient s heart rate or ECG morphology. The AED PRO system is indicated for adult and pediatric patients.. Recalled by ZOLL Medical Corporation. Units affected: 1,969.
Why was this product recalled?
There is a potential for the device to fail to deliver energy to the patient.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on July 10, 2019. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1931-2019.