Physio-Control Sterilizable Defibrillation Paddles Recall: Cracks and Over-molding
Physio-Control recalls sterilizable defibrillation paddles LP20 and LP15 due to cracks and over-molding separation causing product failures. Affected units may have safety risks during medical use.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Due to customer complaints and out of box failures, the firm is conducting a voluntary recall as a result of product failures (cracks and over-molding separation of the sterilizable internal defibrillation paddles.
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What happened, in plain English
Physio-Control is recalling sterilizable defibrillation paddles LP20 and LP15 because they can crack or separate during use, potentially causing safety issues. These paddles are used in life-saving defibrillation procedures, so the failure could lead to complications during critical medical situations. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/54248-physio-control-sterilizable-defibrillation-paddles-recall-cracks-and-over-molding.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/54248-physio-control-sterilizable-defibrillation-paddles-recall-cracks-and-over-molding · Updated August 19, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-0142-2025
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“Physio-Control Sterilizable Defibrillation Paddles Recall: Cracks and Over-molding.” GovInfoNow, updated August 19, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/54248-physio-control-sterilizable-defibrillation-paddles-recall-cracks-and-over-molding. Based on FDA recall #Z-0142-2025 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0142-2025%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The paddles can crack or separate due to manufacturing defects, which may cause them to fail during use. This could lead to improper electrical conduction or physical injury during critical defibrillation procedures.
Who’s affected
Healthcare professionals who use these paddles for defibrillation procedures are most at risk. Patients receiving defibrillation treatment with affected paddles could face safety issues.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for model numbers LP20 or LP15 on the paddles. The product was sold with specific serial numbers and part numbers listed in the recall notice. Affected units may show cracks or separation of the molding.
- Brand
Physio-Control- Category
Medical device
What to do — step by step
Check for Cracks or Separation
Inspect the paddles for cracks or separation of the molding, which indicates potential failure.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide and abroad; the notice names 44 states.
FDA distribution: “Worldwide - U.S. Nationwide distribution including in the states of AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, VT, WA, WI,…” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Named in the notice: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin.
Recall timeline
FDA published this recall 3 months after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
What should I do if I have these paddles?
Check for cracks or separation in the paddles. If you find issues, stop using them and contact Physio-Control for further instructions.
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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-0142-2025 (August 9, 2024) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-0142-2025 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 19, 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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