The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0587-2015·Announced 2014-12-31

Heart Sync Electrodes Recalled for Incompatibility with Philips AEDs

Heart Sync, Inc. is recalling multi-function defibrillation electrodes that do not connect with Philips FR3 or FRx AED units, potentially preventing proper device operation.

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: The recall involves a high-risk medical device (defibrillator electrode) where a functional defect could prevent life-saving treatment. Although no injuries or illnesses are reported, the risk of harm is significant due to the critical nature of the device.

Plain-English summary

Heart Sync, Inc. is recalling its ADULT/CHILD Radiotranslucent Electrodes, Part number T100AC-PHILIPS. The recall involves 209 boxes containing a total of 2,090 single-use electrodes. These products were distributed nationwide in the United States and internationally in Thailand and South Korea.

The recall is being issued because the electrodes will not connect with Philips FR3 or FRx AED units. The FRx AED unit requires pads to be pre-connected and will issue a continuous alarm chirp to alert the user if the proper pads are not connected. However, the FR3 unit does not require pre-connection, meaning a user may not discover the incompatibility until attempting to use the device.

Users of these electrodes should stop using them with Philips FR3 or FRx AED units. The source text does not specify a contact method for returns or refunds, but users should verify compatibility with their specific AED model before use.

The recalled product

Product
ADULT/CHILD Radiotranslucent Electrode, Part number T100AC-PHILIPS, Rx ONLY, For use with Philips HeartStart AED "Comparable to Philips Medical HeartStart Electrodes Plug Style Connector", Intended for use during defibrillation, cardioversion, pacing, and ECG monitoring, Single u
Manufacturer
Heart Sync, Inc.

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)

  • All Lots. Catalog / Part Number T100AC-PHILIPS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 26 states specifically:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 5 recalled by Heart Sync, 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.

See all 5 products in this recall →