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Device product

ECG Out Cable,for use with a Philips ALS monitor/ defibrillator and bedside monitor for Synchronized cardioversion and Transcutaneous pacing. M1783A/M5526A 12-pin Sync cables, used with HeartStart MRx and HeartStart XL and HeartStart XL+

Z-0273-2016

November 19, 2014

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
Event
Event 72477
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
18,604
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-0273-2016

Official wording

Reason: When a Philips monitor/defibrillator is receiving an ECG signal from an auxiliary bedside monitor via a sync cable, the following can occur if the monitor/defibrillator experiences interference from electrical fast transients (EFTs) while connected to AC power: On the HeartStart MRx and HeartStart XL, EFT noise can be misinterpreted as an R-wave. On the HeartStart XL+, EFT noise can disable ECG monitoring, and potentially interrupt demand mode pacing.

Code information: All Philips M1783A and M5526A sync cables are affected by this issue. The model number is printed on the outside of the cable, near the end with the ¿ inch phone plug.

Distribution pattern: Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) and to the countries of : Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Ethiopia, Finland, France, Gabon, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Republic of Korea, Latvia, Lebanon, Macau, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Reunion, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Syrian Arab Republic, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Venezuela and Yemen.

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    When a Philips monitor/defibrillator is receiving an ECG signal from an auxiliary bedside monitor via a sync cable, the following can occur if the monitor/defibrillator experiences interference from electrical fast transients (EFTs) while connected to AC power: On the HeartStart MRx and HeartStart XL, EFT noise can be misinterpreted as an R-wave. On the HeartStart XL+, EFT noise can disable ECG monitoring, and potentially interrupt demand mode pacing.