Reported Nov 18, 2015 · Terminated

Philips HeartStart MRx Monitor/Defibrillator Models:M3535A, M3536A, M3536M, M3536MC, M3536M4, M3536M5 The HeartStart…

Philips Medical Systems, Inc.

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

What you should do

Stop using the affected lot and contact the recalling firm for the return or refund process. Check the FDA enforcement report for lot-level detail.

Firm contact: Philips Medical Systems, Inc. · 3000 Minuteman Rd · Andover, MA · 01810-1032

Is this the product you have?

  • Philips HeartStart
  • MRx Monitor/Defibrillator ModelsM3535A, M3536A, M3536M, M3536MC, M3536M4, M3536M5 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
Lot codes and dates

6 of 6 products

Products covered by this recall
Model / numberProduct as published
M3535AUS00100100 to US00552845
M3536AUS00100902 to US00552848
M3536MUS00500002 to US00501201
M3536MCUS00500001 to US00500087
M3536M4US00500003, US00500004, US00552673, US00552678, US00552679
M3536M5US00500001 to US00552801 Note: Not every serial number within the listed ranges are affected by this Medical Device Correction. Philips HeartStart MRx Monitors/Defibrillators (1) within the identified serial number range AND (2) meeting one or both of the conditions below are affected by the issue. Condition #1: Device has EtCO2 Option. Devices with the EtCO2 option are affected. To determine if an MRx has the EtCO2 option, press the Menu Select button to open the Main Menu. Use the Navigation and Menu Select buttons to select Other, followed by Print Device Info. Devices with EtCO2 option have etCO2 printed under Options on the printed strip. Condition #2: Device has Old Cap Plate. Devices with a paddle tray or the new cap plate are not affected. New Cap Plate (NOT affected) positions the handle in the middle of the cap plate and covers the entire top of the MRx.
Amount recalled
27,918 units

Where it was sold

  • Nationwide
  • PR

Why it was recalled

MRx Defib can be susceptible to one or both issues: 1. The C02 Inlet Port associated with end-tidal carbon dioxide (EtCO2) monitoring on MRx Monitor/Defibrillators can be pushed into the MRx housing, making it inaccessible. 2. The handle can separate from the MRx housing due to breakage of mounts on the rear case.

This product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

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Where this came from

Source: U.S. Food & Drug Administration (openFDA)

Read the FDA (openFDA device enforcement) notice

Notice updated Feb 20, 2018 · Data as of Sep 19, 6:00 PM UTC

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