Defibtech recalls pediatric defibrillation pads that may have expired labels appearing valid, risking poor shock delivery during cardiac emergencies. Affected pads were sold in the Irish market with unauthorized labels.
Within the Irish Market, that a Field Safety Notice is being issued due to a select number of authorized labelled Defibtech AED Pads, which have had the authorized label removed and an unauthorized label applied, could potentially lead to expired Defibtech AED Pads appearing as though they are within the acceptable shelf life.there is a possibility of hydrogel drying, which may result in poor electrical connection to the patient, which can reduce the energy delivered to the patient
Defibtech is recalling pediatric defibrillation pads that may have expired labels appearing valid. This could lead to poor electrical connections during cardiac emergencies, reducing the shock energy delivered to patients.
Unauthorized labels on the pads may make expired pads appear fresh. This could cause poor electrical connections, reducing the energy delivered during a cardiac emergency and potentially failing to shock the heart.
Parents or caregivers of children using Defibtech AEDs in Ireland. Children at risk during cardiac emergencies if the pads are used with expired labels.
Check for unauthorized labels on the pads. The affected pads were sold in Ireland with a specific UDI-DI code (00815098020430, 10815098020437, or 40815098020438).
Look for unauthorized labels on the pads that might indicate expired pads appearing valid.
Unauthorized labels may make expired pads appear fresh, causing poor electrical connections and reduced shock energy during cardiac emergencies.
Check for unauthorized labels on the pads. The affected pads were sold in Ireland with specific UDI-DI codes: 00815098020430, 10815098020437, or 40815098020438.
No, but you should check for unauthorized labels to ensure they are not expired pads appearing valid.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Defibtech to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0503-2025 — Defibtech Defibtech Hello, I own a Defibtech that is covered by recall Z-0503-2025 from Defibtech. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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