Physio-Control LIFEPAK 15 Defibrillator Battery Pin Issue

Take action

Contact the company & request your remedy

Recalling firmPhysio-Control, Inc.11811 Willows Rd Ne, N/A · Redmond, WA 98052-2003

No email on file — write to the address above instead.

✎ GovInfoNow plain-language explainer

What happened, in plain English

Physio-Control is recalling LIFEPAK 15 defibrillators that may have loose battery pins causing power problems. This could lead to device failure during critical medical emergencies.

Why it’s dangerous

Loose battery pins in the defibrillator can cause power issues, potentially leading to device failure during critical cardiac emergencies. This risk is highest when the device is used in life-threatening situations.

Who’s affected

Healthcare professionals using LIFEPAK 15 defibrillators for emergency cardiac care are most at risk. Patients receiving defibrillation treatment could be affected if the device fails.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for the part number V15-7-000026 on the device. Affected units have serial numbers 48433670 or 48744028 and the reference number 99577-001960.

Brand
Physio-Control
Category
Medical device

Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

Check Device Serial Number
Look for serial numbers 48433670 or 48744028 on the device.
Contact Manufacturer
Physio-Control will provide instructions for battery pin repair if the device is affected.

✎ GovInfoNow

Questions people ask

Is this recall dangerous?

The recall addresses potential battery pin looseness that could cause power issues, but it does not indicate immediate risk of serious injury in normal use.

How do I know if my LIFEPAK 15 is affected?

Check for the part number V15-7-000026 and serial numbers 48433670 or 48744028.

What should I do if I have the affected device?

Physio-Control will provide instructions for battery pin repair if the device is affected.

Take action

Contact Physio-Control

We’ve drafted a message you can send Physio-Control to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

✉️ Open in email

Subject: Recall Z-0305-2024 — Physio-Control Physio-Control

Hello,

I own a Physio-Control that is covered by recall Z-0305-2024 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.

Similar recalls

From people who’ve dealt with this

Experiences, tips, and questions from readers. Every comment is reviewed before it appears.

No comments yet — be the first to share your experience.

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-0305-2024 (September 29, 2023) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-0305-2024 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.
GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official FDA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.

Physio-Control, Inc. recalls LIFEPAK 15, REF: 99577-001960, Part Number: V15-7-000026

Use caution until it’s fixed