Philips recalls HeartStart FRx AEDs made between Sept 2002 and Feb 2: resistor issue may prevent shock delivery during cardiac emergencies. Affected units have specific serial number patterns.
An issue with one of the electric components (a resistor) could result in the device not delivering a shock when needed.
Philips is recalling HeartStart FRx AEDs made from September 2002 to February 2013 because a faulty resistor could prevent the device from delivering a necessary shock during cardiac emergencies. This is serious because AEDs are critical for life-saving interventions in heart attacks.
A faulty resistor in the device could prevent it from delivering a shock when needed during a cardiac emergency. This means the AED might fail to save a life when it's most critical.
People who own or use Philips HeartStart FRx AEDs made between September 2002 and February 2013 are affected. Those who rely on the device for emergency cardiac care are at highest risk.
Check the serial number on the back of the AED. For Home/Onsite models: A02x-xxxxx through A13B-xxxxx; for FRx models: B04x-xxxxx through B13B-xxxxx. Note: Devices made in 2013 with a 4th digit from C onward are not affected.
Immediately stop using the AED if it was manufactured between September 2002 and February 2013.
Check the serial number on the back. Home/Onsite models: A02x-xxxxx through A13B-xxxxx; FRx models: B04x-xxxxx through B13B-xxxxx. Devices made in 2013 with a 4th digit from C onward are not affected.
No, some units may not contain the faulty resistor and were not sent a notification. Contact Philips to confirm if your device has the issue.
The recall does not specify replacement options. Contact Philips directly for assistance.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Philips to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1913-2018 — Philips Philips Hello, I own a Philips that is covered by recall Z-1913-2018 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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