AED Recalls

Alert Details for #2005020361 (Released 2/28/2005 10:24 EST)
Description: Certain Monophasic LIFEPAK 500 Automated External Defibrillators
Manufacturer: Medtronic, Inc. Redmond, WA
Reason: The AED may continue to display a connect electrodes message and may not analyze the patients heart rhythm even when the electrodes are properly connected.
Analyst Comments: Please click on the hyperlinked 'Source' in the Links field to open and read the attached pdf file. This file includes complete details of this recall. Customers with further questions about this issue should call 1-877- 873-7630 or visit www.medtronic-ers.com/500 to determine if their device is included in the action.

Alert Type: Recall URGENT Source Alert Type: --
Domain: Biomedical Devices Source Type: Food and Drug Administration
Distribution:   Source Date: 2/28/2005

Links:
Attachment: AED2005020361.pdf

Product Information
Product Description Model/Product Number Stock Identifiers Volume Recall ID
Certain Monophasic LIFEPAK 500 Automated External Defibrillators, first-generation LIFEPAK 500 AEDs that were manufactured in 1997. Not specified Visit www.medtronic-ers.com/500 to determine if a device is included in the action. 1,924 Not specified