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Physio-Control LIFEPAK 20e AED Mode Only for Cardiopulmonary Arrest

Physio-Control recalls LIFEPAK 20e defibrillators with incorrect keypad installation that may not function properly during cardiac emergencies.

🇺🇸 FDA recall #Z-1232-2025Medical devicePhysio-Control ›
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Recalling firmPhysio-Control, Inc.11811 Willows Rd Ne · Redmond, WA 98052-2003
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Physio-Control is recalling LIFEPAK 20e defibrillators because an incorrect keypad was installed, which could cause the device to malfunction during cardiac emergencies. This means the device might not work correctly when needed to save a life. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/52984-physio-control-lifepak-20e-aed-mode-only-for-cardiopulmonary-arrest.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/52984-physio-control-lifepak-20e-aed-mode-only-for-cardiopulmonary-arrest · Updated August 18, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-1232-2025

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“Physio-Control LIFEPAK 20e AED Mode Only for Cardiopulmonary Arrest.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/52984-physio-control-lifepak-20e-aed-mode-only-for-cardiopulmonary-arrest. Based on FDA recall #Z-1232-2025 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1232-2025%22&limit=1).

The FDA announced on Feb. 3, 2025, that Physio-Control, Inc. is recalling the LIFEPAK 20e AED (REF 99507-000001) because an incorrect keypad was installed. The agency said the device poses a hazard if used outside of cardiopulmonary arrest situations.

How to tell if you have it

  • Brand: Physio-Control
  • Product: LIFEPAK 20e
  • REF: 99507-000001
  • UDI-DI code: 00883873813751
  • Serial Number: 38289467

The hazard

The recall states that an incorrect keypad was incorrectly installed onto the defibrillator/monitor. The FDA noted the AED mode is to be used only on patients in cardiopulmonary arrest.

Context

GovInfoNow's records show Physio-Control, Inc. has 17 other recalls on record since Oct. 27, 2017. Other recent recalls of similar products include the LIFEPAK 15 Defibrillators recall (April 13, 2026) and the Infant/Child Defibrillator Electrodes Recall (Jan. 21, 2026). Other recent recalls of similar products include the LIFEPAK 1000 Defibrillator Recall (July 22, 2025), the Philips Allura Xper FD10F Medical System Recall (Dec. 15, 2025), and the Abiomed Impella CP Set with SmartAssist Recall (May 18, 2026).

How to tell if you have this one

Check for the model number 99507-000001 on the device. The serial number starts with 38289467. This device was sold with the UDI-DI code 00883873813751.

  • Brand
    Physio-Control
  • Category
    Medical device
Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Check Device Model

    Verify the model number is 99507-000001 to confirm if it's affected.

  2. Contact Manufacturer

    Reach out to Physio-Control for guidance on next steps if the device is affected.

Where it went and when

Where it was distributed

Distributed in West Virginia.

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FDA distribution: “U.S.: WV O.U.S.: N/A” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.

States: West Virginia.

Recall timeline

FDA published this recall 30 days after the firm started it.

1. Firm started the recall: Feb 3, 202512. FDA classified it Class II: Feb 25, 202523. Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report: Mar 5, 202532025
  1. Firm started the recall
  2. FDA classified it Class II
  3. Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report

Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.

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Where this comes from

The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.

  • Official source: FDA Recall #Z-1232-2025 (February 3, 2025) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-1232-2025 to see it in context.
  • Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 18, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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