Physio-Control recalls LIFEPAK 15 defibrillators with potential battery pin looseness causing power issues. Affected units have specific serial numbers and part numbers.
Their is a potential for battery pins to become loose within the defibrillator resulting in power issues.
Physio-Control is recalling LIFEPAK 15 defibrillators due to a risk of battery pins becoming loose, which could cause power problems. This issue may affect medical devices used in emergency situations.
Battery pins inside the defibrillator can become loose, leading to power issues. This might cause the device to malfunction during critical cardiac emergencies. However, the risk is not described as causing serious injury in normal use.
Healthcare professionals using LIFEPAK 15 defibrillators for emergency cardiac care are most at risk. The recall applies to specific units with the serial number 38166543 and part number V15-2-000067.
Check for the serial number 38166543 or part number V15-2-000067 on the device. The recall applies to LIFEPAK 15 defibrillators sold with the reference number 99577-000061.
Look for the serial number 38166543 on the LIFEPAK 15 defibrillator.
The recall states there is a potential for battery pins to become loose causing power issues, but it does not describe a risk of serious injury in normal use.
Check for the serial number 38166543 or part number V15-2-000067 on the device. The recall applies to units with reference number 99577-000061.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so no action is required beyond checking if your device is affected.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Physio-Control to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0298-2024 — Physio-Control Physio-Control Hello, I own a Physio-Control that is covered by recall Z-0298-2024 from Physio-Control. 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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