[Recalled] Philips HeartStart XL+ Defibrillator/Monitor with system software version B.00.00 or B.00.01 installed Model: 861290, automatic external defibrillator. — Software communication failure may occur on the HeartStart XL+ locking t
This is an official product-safety recall record. Below are the verified details from the issuing authority, in plain language.
Recall details
| Product | Philips HeartStart XL+ Defibrillator/Monitor with system software version B.00.00 or B.00.01 installed Model: 861290, automatic external defibrillator. |
|---|---|
| Brand / manufacturer | Philips Medical Systems, Inc. |
| Category | device |
| Issuing authority | FDA_DEVICE |
| Reference | Z-1438-2014 |
| Country of notice | United States |
| Risk level | Class II |
| Hazard type | recall |
| Notice date | 02 April 2014 |
Why it was recalled
According to the FDA_DEVICE notice, the identified hazard is: Software communication failure may occur on the HeartStart XL+ locking the user out of clinical mode and possibly causing a delay in therapy.
This Class II recall concerns device products distributed in United States and was recorded by FDA_DEVICE. Recalls in this category are published so that owners, retailers, and importers can identify affected units and act quickly.
What to do if you own this product
Check whether your unit is affected and follow the authority's guidance before further use.
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