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Device product

MRx Defibrillator Model # M3535A & M3536A, UDI 00884838000018(21)US00601969 Product Usage: The HeartStart MRx 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 in basic life support, advanced cardiac support, or defibrillation. It must be used by or on the order of a physician

Z-0489-2018

July 12, 2017

Class I

Product summary

Firm
Philips North America, LLC
Event
Event 78351
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class I
Quantity
71 units
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-0489-2018

Official wording

Reason: Affected units may have a defective component that is intended to protect the internal circuitry from high voltages during shock delivery. The defective component may also prevent delivery of shocks in AED mode.

Code information: Serial Numbers: US00601802, US00601968, US00601969, US00602114, US00602122, US00602124, US00602125, US00602126, US00602127, US00602128, US00602145, US00602180, US00602182, US00602184, US00602185, US00602186, US00602187, US00602189, US00602206, US00602236, US00602237, US00602238, US00602239, US00602240, US00602241, US00602242, US00602243, US00602244, US00602245, US00602246, US00602247, US00602248, US00602250, US00602251, US00602252, US00602253, US00602254, US00602344, US00602345, US00602346, US00602347, US00602348, US00602349, US00602350, US00602351, US00602352, US00602353, US00602354, US00602355, US00602356, US00602357, US00602358, US00602359, US00602360, US00602361, US00602362, US00602363, US00602364, US00602365, US00602366, US00602367, US00602368, US00602369, US00602370, US00602371, US00602372, US00602373, US00602374, US00602375, US00602376, US00602377

Distribution pattern: No U.S. distribution, Internationally to: India, Ireland, Japan, Republic of Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, South Africa & United Kingdom

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    Affected units may have a defective component that is intended to protect the internal circuitry from high voltages during shock delivery. The defective component may also prevent delivery of shocks in AED mode.