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 that may have loose battery pins causing power problems. This could lead to device failure during critical medical use.
Loose battery pins in the defibrillator can cause power issues, potentially leading to device failure during critical medical procedures. This risk is highest when the device is used in emergency cardiac care situations.
Healthcare professionals using LIFEPAK 15 defibrillators for emergency cardiac care are most at risk. Patients receiving defibrillation treatment could be affected if the device malfunctions.
Check for the part number V15-2-001602 on the device. Affected units have specific serial numbers: 40644322, 40644323, 40644331, 42221204, or 42934131.
Verify if your LIFEPAK 15 has the part number V15-2-001602 and the listed serial numbers.
Physio-Control has not provided a specific remedy for this recall, so check the official recall notice for next steps.
Affected units have the part number V15-2-001602 and specific serial numbers: 40644322, 40644323, 40644331, 42221204, or 42934131.
The recall states potential power issues but does not specify injury risks, so the official notice does not confirm serious injury potential.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Physio-Control to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0299-2024 — Physio-Control Physio-Control Hello, I own a Physio-Control that is covered by recall Z-0299-2024 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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