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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Device product

Philips HeartStart MRx, Monitor/Defibrillators with model numbers M3535A, M3536A, M3536M, M3536MC, M3536M2, M3536M3, M3536M4, M3536M5, M3536M6, M3536M7, M3536M8, M3536M9 - Product Usage: is intended for use in hospital and pre-hospital settings by qualified medical personnel trained in the operation of the device and qualified by training in basic life support, advanced cardiac life support or defibrillation.

Z-2794-2020

July 16, 2020

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Philips North America, LLC
Event
Event 85743
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
95,212 units
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-2794-2020

Official wording

Reason: The therapy switch may fail, resulting in the device exhibiting the following behaviors: the device may not perform the selected function, the therapy knob may not change to the energy setting selected, or the device may deliver a shock with an energy level different from the setting selected by the user. These device behaviors could result in a delay in therapy or a failure to deliver the intended therapy.

Code information: All devices are affected

Distribution pattern: Worldwide distribution.

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    The therapy switch may fail, resulting in the device exhibiting the following behaviors: the device may not perform the selected function, the therapy knob may not change to the energy setting selected, or the device may deliver a shock with an energy level different from the setting selected by the user. These device behaviors could result in a delay in therapy or a failure to deliver the intended therapy.