Reported Jul 4, 2012 · Terminated

Philips HeartStart MRx monitor/defibrillators Models: M3535A, M3536A, M3536M4, M3536M5, and M3536M6 Product Usage: The…

Philips Healthcare 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 Healthcare Inc. · 3000 Minuteman Road · Andover, MA · 01810

Is this the product you have?

  • Philips HeartStart
  • MRx monitor/defibrillators Models
    • M3535A
    • M3536A
    • M3536M4
    • M3536M5
  • and M3536M6 Product UsageThe 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
    • Manufactured between the dates of July 12
    • 2011 through September 2
    • 2011 and January 19
    • 2012 through May 22
    • 2012
  • Serial numbers within the ranges ofUS00550047 to US00551654 and US00556357 to US00559493 respectively. There are also some additional MRx units that were repaired and may contain compromised components. These MRx unit
  • serial numbers are identified below
    • US00210180
    • US00210183
    • US00210738
    • US00211000
    • US00213281 US00214706
    • US00316827
    • US00318163
    • US00319241
    • US00328491 US00329811
    • US00333101
    • US00536832
    • US00538140
    • US00543161 US00543825
    • US00544081
    • US00544214
    • US00546107
    • US00548046
Amount recalled
2914 units

Where it was sold

  • Nationwide

Why it was recalled

HeartStart MRx Unexpected Pads/Paddles ECG Failure

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 Mar 16, 2017 · Data as of Sep 19, 6:10 PM UTC

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