Physio-Control recalls LIFEPAK 15 Monitor/Defibrillators with serial numbers listed that may lock up after a shock delivery, causing blank display with LED lights on but no response. Affected units should be checked for serial numbers in the list.
Certain LIFEPAK 15 Monitors/ Defibrillators were reported to experience a lockup condition after a shock was delivered. This condition is defined as a blank monitor display with LED lights on, indicating power on the device, but no response in keypad and device functions.
Physio-Control is recalling certain LIFEPAK 15 Monitor/Defibrillators that may lock up after a shock delivery, showing a blank display with LED lights on but no response. This could prevent the device from functioning properly during emergencies.
The device may lock up after a shock delivery, showing a blank display with LED lights on but no response in keypad or functions. This could prevent the device from delivering necessary shocks during cardiac emergencies.
Healthcare professionals who use the LIFEPAK 15 Monitor/Defibrillator for emergency cardiac care. The risk is highest for those using the device in critical situations where immediate defibrillation is needed.
Check the serial number on the device. Affected units have specific serial numbers listed in the recall notice, including many numbers starting with 41-47.
Look for the serial number on the device to confirm if it's in the list of affected units provided in the recall notice.
The device may lock up after a shock delivery, showing a blank display with LED lights on but no response in keypad or functions.
Check the serial number against the list of affected units provided in the recall notice.
The recall notice does not specify a remedy, so contact Physio-Control for further instructions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Physio-Control to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0863-2019 — Physio-Control Physio-Control Hello, I own a Physio-Control that is covered by recall Z-0863-2019 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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