Physio-Control recalls LifePAK 500 AEDs with specific model numbers due to risk of failing to detect patient connection, potentially delaying critical cardiac treatment.
Automated External Defibrillators may not detect a patient connection due to mechanical wear-through of the contact plating on the therapy connector. The wear-through could result in the device not recognizing a patient is connected which could result in a delay in treatment
Physio-Control is recalling LifePAK 500 Automated External Defibrillators with certain model numbers because mechanical wear on the therapy connector could cause the device to fail recognizing a patient is connected. This delay in treatment could be life-threatening during cardiac emergencies.
The therapy connector's contact plating can wear through over time, causing the device to not detect a patient connection. This may delay critical defibrillation treatment during a cardiac emergency, potentially worsening the patient's condition.
Anyone who owns or uses a LifePAK 500 AED with model numbers 3005400-XXX, U3005400-XXX, 3011790-XXX, or U3011790-XXX is affected. Emergency responders and individuals with cardiac conditions are most at risk.
Check your LifePAK 500 AED for model numbers starting with 3005400-XXX, U3005400-XXX, 3011790-XXX, or U3011790-XXX. The product was sold with all lots.
Identify your LifePAK 500 AED's model number to confirm if it is in the recall list.
Reach out to Physio-Control for guidance on next steps if your device is affected.
The therapy connector's contact plating can wear through over time, causing the device to fail recognizing a patient connection, which may delay critical defibrillation treatment during cardiac emergencies.
Model numbers 3005400-XXX, U3005400-XXX, 3011790-XXX, and U3011790-XXX.
No, but you should check your model number and contact Physio-Control for specific guidance if affected.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Physio-Control to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1633-2020 — Physio-Control Physio-Control Hello, I own a Physio-Control that is covered by recall Z-1633-2020 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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