Philips recalls infant/child defibrillator pads with incorrect labeling that may delay therapy or deliver lower energy than needed for adult patients. Affected pads are for children under 8 years and less than 55 lbs.
Infant/Child defibrillator pads contain incorrect labeling. This could lead to a delay in therapy, or delivery of lower energy than indicated for an adult patient
Philips is recalling infant and child defibrillator pads that have incorrect labeling. This could cause delays in life-saving therapy or deliver less energy than needed for an adult patient. The recall affects pads for children under 8 years and less than 55 pounds.
The pads contain incorrect labeling that may delay critical therapy or deliver lower energy than indicated for an adult patient. This could be dangerous if the device is used in an emergency situation where precise energy levels are needed.
Parents or caregivers of children under 8 years old who weigh less than 55 pounds are most at risk. The affected pads are designed for use with defibrillators in emergency cardiac situations.
Check for the model number M5072A on the cartridge. The product is for children under 8 years and less than 55 pounds (25 kg). The lot number Y111220-01 is associated with this recall.
Look for the model number M5072A and lot number Y111220-01 on the cartridge.
The infant/child defibrillator pads contain incorrect labeling that could lead to delays in therapy or delivery of lower energy than indicated for an adult patient.
Parents or caregivers of children under 8 years old who weigh less than 55 pounds (25 kg) are affected.
The recall record does not specify a remedy, so check with Philips for further instructions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Philips to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2427-2021 — Philips Philips Hello, I own a Philips that is covered by recall Z-2427-2021 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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