Philips recalls Tempus LS Manual Defibrillators (part 00-3020) when used with older user manuals. Distortions may cause ineffective pacing or defibrillation. Affected units have serial numbers before 7022.002871 or manual versions prior to 41-3007EN-01.
Simultaneous ECG measurements with multiple devices, including a manual defibrillator, on the same patient may cause electrical noise or interference, which may lead to distortions of the ECG signal; distortions may lead to no or ineffective pacing, or no or inappropriate defibrillation pulse.
Philips is recalling Tempus LS Manual Defibrillators that may cause ECG signal distortions if used with older user manuals. This could lead to ineffective pacing or defibrillation, potentially harming patients during critical medical events.
Using the defibrillator with multiple devices simultaneously can create electrical interference. This interference may distort the ECG signal, causing the device to either not pace properly or deliver an ineffective defibrillation pulse during emergencies.
Healthcare professionals using the Tempus LS Manual Defibrillator with older user manuals are most at risk. Patients receiving care from these devices during critical medical events may also be affected.
Check the defibrillator's serial number (prior to 7022.002871) or user manual version (prior to 41-3007EN-01). The part number is 00-3020.
Verify your user manual version is 41-3007EN-01 or newer. Older versions may cause ECG distortions.
Check the defibrillator's serial number; units with numbers before 7022.002871 are affected.
The recall is due to potential ECG signal distortions when using the defibrillator with older user manuals, which could lead to ineffective pacing or defibrillation.
The Tempus LS Manual Defibrillator with part number 00-3020 and serial numbers prior to 7022.002871 are affected.
No. The recall requires checking the user manual version and serial number. Affected units should be updated to the current manual version or replaced.
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Subject: Recall Z-2028-2024 — Philips Philips Hello, I own a Philips that is covered by recall Z-2028-2024 from Philips. 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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