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Philips Electronics North America Corporation recalls Automated External Defibrillator - HeartStart MRx Monitor/Defibrillator

Recall date
September 28, 2017
Source
U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report
Recall number
Z-0278-2018
FDA classification
Class II
Brand / firm
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
Sold / distributed
20 units affected. 18 domestic, 2 foreign.

Why it was recalled

Philips MRx devices have an EtCO2 module that may contain contamination; this contamination (will/may) cause the device to be unable to display the EtCO2 or CO2 waveform (capnogram).

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

Automated External Defibrillator - HeartStart MRx Monitor/Defibrillator

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