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FDA (Devices) recall action 95594

Defibtech, LLC recalled 4 products on 2024-12-04

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Products
4
Announced
2024-12-04
Critical
0
Units
89,176

Why these products were recalled

Within the Irish Market, that a Field Safety Notice is being issued due to a select number of authorized labelled Defibtech AED Pads, which have had the authorized label removed and an unauthorized label applied, could potentially lead to expired Defibtech AED Pads appearing as though they are within the acceptable shelf life.there is a possibility of hydrogel drying, which may result in poor electrical connection to the patient, which can reduce the energy delivered to the patient

Within the Irish Market, a Field Safety Notice is being issued due to a select number of authorized labelled Defibtech AED Pads, which have had the authorized label removed and an unauthorized label applied, could lead to expired Defibtech AED Pads appearing as though they are within the acceptable shelf life. There is a possibility of hydrogel drying, which may result in poor electrical connection to the patient, which can reduce the energy delivered to the patient.

Within the Irish Market, that a Field Safety Notice is being issued due to a select number of authorized labelled Defibtech AED Pads, which have had the authorized label removed and an unauthorized label applied, could potentially lead to expired Defibtech AED Pads appearing as though they are within the acceptable shelf life.there is a possibility of hydrogel drying, which may result in poor electrical connection to the patient, which can reduce the energy delivered to the patient

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The unit total adds up the quantities the agency stated for each product. Where a product record gave no figure, or gave a weight rather than a count, it contributes nothing — so the real total is at least this, never less.

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  • HighFDA (Devices)··2024-12-04

    Pediatric defibrillation pads recalled due to labeling and hydrogel degradation

    Defibtech DDP-200P pediatric defibrillation pads distributed in Ireland are recalled due to unauthorized labeling that could make expired pads appear current, and hydrogel drying that may reduce electrical effectiveness.

    Product
    Defibtech DDP-200P: Pediatric Defibrillation Pads 0 For use with AED Models: Lifeline and Lifeline Auto (DDU-l XX Series)-Indicated for use on victims of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA.)
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  • HighFDA (Devices)··2024-12-04

    Defibtech Adult Defibrillation Pads Recalled for Labeling Error Risk

    Defibtech is recalling 22,294 DDP-2001 Adult Defibrillation Pads distributed in Ireland. Some pads had unauthorized labels applied, which could allow expired pads to appear current, and dried hydrogel may reduce electrical delivery during use.

    Product
    Defibtech DDP-2001: Adult Defibrillation Pads For use with AED Models: Lifeline View Auto, lifeline Pro, lifeline ECG, lifeline View (DDU-2XXX Series). -Indicated for use on victims of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA.)
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  • HighFDA (Devices)··2024-12-04

    Defibtech Defibrillation Pads Mislabeled, Creating Risk of Expired Pads in Use

    Defibtech DDP-100 defibrillation pads distributed in Ireland had authorized labels replaced with unauthorized ones, making expired pads appear fresh. Dried hydrogel on expired pads may fail to deliver adequate energy for cardiac resuscitation.

    Product
    Defibtech DDP-100 Adult Defibrillation Pads For use with AED Models: Lifeline and Lifeline Auto (DDU-1:XX Series)- Indicated for use on victims of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA)
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  • HighFDA (Devices)··2024-12-04

    Defibtech Pediatric Defibrillation Pads: Mislabeling and Hydrogel Drying Risk

    Defibtech DDP-2002 pediatric defibrillation pads distributed in Ireland may be mislabeled with unauthorized labels, potentially making expired pads appear current. Hydrogel drying could impair electrical connection and reduce energy delivery during treatment.

    Product
    Defibtech DDP-2002: Pediatric Defibrillation Pads For use with AED Models: Lifeline View Auto, lifeline Pro, Lifeline ECG, Lifeline View (DDU-2XXX Series -Indicated for use on victims of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA.)
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