Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported June 24, 2020
A component issue may cause the AED to abort a shock delivery or reset unexpectedly, which may cause an affected device to fail to delivery shock, and/or to fail to deliver shock …
Defibtech, LLC recalled DDU-2450 Lifeline ECG Model Numbers DDU-A2450EN DDU-E2450DE DDU-E2450EN DDU-E2450FR… - a moderate-severity action.
DDU-2450 Lifeline ECG Model Numbers DDU-A2450EN DDU-E2450DE DDU-E2450EN DDU-E2450FR… was recalled by Defibtech, LLC in June 24, 2020. Reason: A component issue may cause the AED to abort a shock delivery or reset unexpectedly, which may cause an affec…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2394-2020 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Defibtech, LLC issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-A component issue may cause the AED to abort a shock delivery or reset unexpectedly, which may cause an affec….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2394-2020 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-2394-2020) was formally reported on June 24, 2020, with the manufacturer initiating the action on April 27, 2020. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Defibtech, LLC is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Guilford, CT. Federal records list the affected scope as 860.
The documented reason for this recall is: A component issue may cause the AED to abort a shock delivery or reset unexpectedly, which may cause an affected device to fail to delivery shock, and/or to fail to deliver shock in range. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution and the countries of Australia, Canada, France, Malaysia, Mauritius, Netherlands, Thailand, United Arab Emirates.. 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
860
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
DDU-2450 Lifeline ECG Model Numbers DDU-A2450EN DDU-E2450DE DDU-E2450EN DDU-E2450FR DDU-E2450TH Cat. No. DCF-A2460EN DCF-A2463EN DCF-E2460DE DCF-E2460EN DCF-E2460FR DCF-E2460TH UDI 00815098020287, 00815098020317 Automated External Defibrillators (AED) are indicated for use on victims of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) who are: - unconscious and unresponsive, not breathing or not breathing normally.
A component issue may cause the AED to abort a shock delivery or reset unexpectedly, which may cause an affected device to fail to delivery shock, and/or to fail to deliver shock in range.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-2394-2020 |
| Date reported | June 24, 2020 |
| Date initiated | April 27, 2020 |
| Recalling firm | Defibtech, LLC |
| Firm location | Guilford, CT |
| Affected scope | 860 |
| Distribution | Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution and the countries of Australia, Canada, France, Malaysia, Mauritius, Netherlands, Thailand, United Arab Emirates. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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