Product Description
HeartStart MRx (M3535A/M3536A) Defibrillator/Monitor.
The HeartStart MRx/MRxE is for use for the termination of ventricular tachycardia and ventricular fibrillation. The device is for use by qualified medical personnel trained in the operation of the device and qualified by training basic life support, advanced cardiac support, or defibrillation. It must be used by or on the order of a physician.
Reason for Recall
incorrect default configuration settings, insufficient
battery power as the user may not be alerted that no battery is installed or that a low battery condition exists prior to disconnecting from AC or DC power
Action Details
Philips Healthcare issued a Urgent Voluntary Medical Device Correction Notification on August 21, 2009 advising users of the problem and Customers are asked to follow the "Action to be taken by customer/user" section of the Urgent
Voluntary Medical Device Correction Notification. In this section, customers are given the instructions to correct their devices. For further information or support concerning this issue, please contact Philips representative at 1-800-722-9377.
Distribution Pattern
Nationwide
Canada
Australia, Austria, Beharin, BRUNEI DARUSSALAM,Chian,. Finland, France, Germany,Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel,Italy, Japan, Libya, Lithuania. Mexico, Nambia, Netherlands, Palestine, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar,
Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, UAE, UK
Code Information / Serial Numbers
Serial numbers within the following range. US00533518 through US00535118.
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