Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported June 6, 2018
The MRx monitor/defibrillators could fail to charge because the therapy printed circuit board may have been loaded with an incorrect electronic component. Failure to charge could…
Philips Electronics North America Corporation recalled HeartStart MRx Monitor/Defibrillator, Model No. M3535A (861288), M3536A (861289) Produ… - a moderate-severity action.
HeartStart MRx Monitor/Defibrillator, Model No. M3535A (861288), M3536A (861289) Produ… was recalled by Philips Electronics North America Corporation in June 6, 2018. Reason: The MRx monitor/defibrillators could fail to charge because the therapy printed circuit board may have been l…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2035-2018 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Philips Electronics North America Corporation issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-The MRx monitor/defibrillators could fail to charge because the therapy printed circuit board may have been l….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2035-2018 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-2035-2018) was formally reported on June 6, 2018, with the manufacturer initiating the action on May 3, 2018. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Philips Electronics North America Corporation is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Andover, MA. Federal records list the affected scope as 5.
The documented reason for this recall is: The MRx monitor/defibrillators could fail to charge because the therapy printed circuit board may have been loaded with an incorrect electronic component. Failure to charge could potentially cause therapy to be interru… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide Distribution to accounts in OH and NC. Foreign distribution to Lebanon.. 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
5
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
HeartStart MRx Monitor/Defibrillator, Model No. M3535A (861288), M3536A (861289) Product Automated external defibrillators (non-wearable) Product Usage: 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.
The MRx monitor/defibrillators could fail to charge because the therapy printed circuit board may have been loaded with an incorrect electronic component. Failure to charge could potentially cause therapy to be interrupted or delayed.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-2035-2018 |
| Date reported | June 6, 2018 |
| Date initiated | May 3, 2018 |
| Recalling firm | Philips Electronics North America Corporation |
| Firm location | Andover, MA |
| Affected scope | 5 |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution to accounts in OH and NC. Foreign distribution to Lebanon. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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