The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1082-2013·Announced 2013-04-17

Physio Control Recalls LIFEPAK Defibrillators Due to Battery Depletion Risk

Physio Control is recalling LIFEPAK CR Plus and LIFEPAK EXPRESS defibrillators because they may experience early internal battery depletion.

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 medical device (defibrillator) with a functional defect (battery depletion) that poses a risk of harm if the device fails during an emergency, but no injuries or illnesses have been reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Physio Control, Inc. is recalling the LIFEPAK CR Plus and LIFEPAK EXPRESS automated external defibrillators (AEDs). The recall is due to a potential issue where the devices may experience early internal battery depletion.

The affected products include units with part numbers 3200731-xxx, 3202177-xxx, U3200731-xxx, and U3202177-006. The recall covers 54,197 units distributed in the US and 78,627 units distributed internationally, for a total of 132,824 units.

The source text does not specify the corrective actions consumers should take or the specific serial numbers affected in this notice. Users of these devices should monitor for official updates from Physio Control or the FDA regarding next steps.

The recalled product

Product
The LIFEPAK CR Plus and LIFEPAK EXPRESS defibrillators. Product part's numbers: 3200731-xxx, 3202177-xxx, U3200731-xxx, and U3202177-006. Automated external defibrillators.

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 (20)

  • Serial numbers of devices distributed in the US: 33219251
  • 33220310
  • 33220344
  • 33220367
  • 33220369
  • 33220376
  • 33220402
  • 33220450
  • 33220461
  • 33220464
  • 33220466
  • 33220470
  • 33221200
  • 33221394
  • 33231481
  • 33231486
  • 33231488
  • 33231492
  • 33231511
  • 33231512

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.