Philips recalls HeartStart FR2 defibrillators (models M3860A/M3861A) due to unreported prior recalls. Affected units have specific serial numbers; no immediate action needed but check for previous recalls.
Customers were not notified of previous recalls associated with various defibrillator models.
Philips is recalling two defibrillator models (M3860A and M3861A) because customers weren't notified of previous recalls for these models. This means some users might have already been affected by earlier recalls without knowing.
The hazard comes from customers not being informed about previous recalls for these defibrillator models. This could mean users might have already been affected by earlier issues without realizing it, but the current recall doesn't pose an immediate safety risk.
Medical professionals and emergency responders who own or use the recalled defibrillators. Those with the specific serial numbers listed are most at risk of missing prior recalls.
Check if your defibrillator has model numbers M3860A or M3861A. Affected units have specific serial numbers: M3860A (A09G-04198, 510800626) and M3861A (A09H-00436, A07J-03514).
Review your defibrillator's history to see if it was previously recalled.
This recall occurs because customers weren't notified of previous recalls for these defibrillator models, which could mean some users were already affected without knowing.
No immediate action is needed, but you should check if your defibrillator has the specific serial numbers listed to see if it was previously recalled.
Model M3860A: serial numbers A09G-04198 and 510800626; Model M3861A: serial numbers A09H-00436 and A07J-03514.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Philips to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0078-2022 — Philips Philips Hello, I own a Philips that is covered by recall Z-0078-2022 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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