LIFEPAK 15 defibrillator recalled for potential battery power loss
Physio-Control is recalling 5 LIFEPAK 15 defibrillators due to a potential defect where battery pins may become loose, resulting in power loss. No illnesses or injuries have been reported.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: FDA Class II recall of a critical life-saving medical device where a potential defect could result in power loss during emergency use. No illnesses or injuries have been reported, but the hazard poses significant risk of harm given the device's critical function.
Plain-English summary
Physio-Control, Inc. is recalling 5 LIFEPAK 15 defibrillators (Part Number V15-2-001602, REF: 99577-001255) due to a potential defect where battery pins may become loose within the device. This condition could result in power loss during operation.
Affected units were distributed nationwide in Arizona, California, North Carolina, New Jersey, and New York. The recall applies to units with the following serial numbers: 40644322, 40644323, 40644331, 42221204, and 42934131.
No illnesses or injuries related to this issue have been reported. If you have one of the affected units, contact Physio-Control, Inc. immediately for guidance on inspection, repair, or replacement.
The recalled product
- Product
- LIFEPAK 15, REF: 99577-001255, Part Number V15-2-001602
- Manufacturer
- Physio-Control, Inc.
- Category
- Medical Device — Defibrillator
- Affected units
- 5
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Lot numbers (1)
- UDI: 00883873911648/ Serial number: 40644322 40644323 40644331 42221204 42934131
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 10 recalled by Physio-Control, Inc. under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.
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