Physio-Control, Inc. recalls LIFEPAK(R) Electrode Starter Kits, Catalog # 11101-000017, MIN #3202784-009 The defibrillation electrodes are used only…

Recall date

October 27, 2017

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Recall number

Z-0187-2018

FDA classification

Class I

Brand / firm

Physio-Control, Inc.

Sold / distributed

Worldwide distribution: US (nationwide) including Puerto Rico and Guam and countries of: Canada, Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic; Denmark, Finland, France, French Polynesia, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Netherlands, Australia, China, Hong Kong, Japan, Argentina, Mexico, Norway, Panama…

Why it was recalled

The infant artwork on the product instructs incorrect pad placement. Also, the artwork is missing the Type BF Patient connection and High Voltage Warning symbols.

Class I is the FDA’s most serious recall level: there is a reasonable probability that using this product will cause serious harm or death.

What was recalled

LIFEPAK(R) Electrode Starter Kits, Catalog # 11101-000017, MIN #3202784-009 The defibrillation electrodes are used only with LIFEPAK EXPRESS(R) AED, LIFEPAK CR(R) Plus AED, LIFEPAK 1000 defibrillator, or LIFEPAK 500 Biphasic AED s with a pink connector.