Philips recalls infant/child AED cartridges (0-8 years, <55 lbs) due to gel separation risk when peeled from plastic liner, potentially reducing effectiveness in emergencies.
There is a potential for AED pads to experience gel separation from the foam/tin backing when peeled from the plastic liner. The gel may fold onto itself resulting in reduced surface area or gel on the pad, or it may separate almost completely leaving only a small amount of gel on the pad.
Philips is recalling infant and child AED cartridges (0-8 years, under 55 lbs) because the gel inside may separate from the backing when removed from the plastic liner. This could reduce the cartridge's effectiveness during a cardiac emergency.
When the AED cartridge is peeled from its plastic liner, the gel inside may fold or separate from the foam/tin backing. This can reduce the surface area of the gel or leave only a small amount of gel on the pad, potentially making the cartridge less effective during a cardiac emergency.
Parents or caregivers of children aged 0-8 years weighing less than 55 pounds who use Philips Smart Pads Cartridges with defibrillators are affected. Children with higher weights or those using the cartridges without a defibrillator are not at risk.
Check for Philips Smart Pads Cartridges labeled 'REF M5072A' for children aged 0-8 years weighing less than 55 pounds. These cartridges are sold with defibrillators and are CE 0123 certified.
Inspect the cartridge for signs of gel separation or folding before use. If gel appears to have separated, do not use it.
The gel inside the cartridge may separate from the backing when peeled from the plastic liner, which could reduce its effectiveness during a cardiac emergency.
Check for Philips Smart Pads Cartridges labeled 'REF M5072A' for children aged 0-8 years weighing less than 55 pounds. These cartridges are sold with defibrillators and are CE 0123 certified.
Inspect the cartridge for signs of gel separation or folding. If gel appears to have separated, do not use it. Philips does not provide a replacement or refund for this issue.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Philips to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0882-2022 — Philips Philips Hello, I own a Philips that is covered by recall Z-0882-2022 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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