Defibtech Voluntary Recall; AED, Automated External Defibrillator, Battery Pack

Defibtech, manufacture of the LifeLine and the ReviveR automated external defibrillators (AEDs), has issued a voluntary recall on 5,000+ DBP-2800 Battery Packs.

Defibtech has issued a voluntary recall on 5,000+ DBP-2800 Battery Packs that were manufactured prior to June 2007. The reason for the voluntary recall is due to the fact that the automated external defibrillator (AED) may falsely detect an error condition during the charging for a shock and it could cancel the shock therapy even though it may be needed.

Defibtech has secured the serial numbers for all the affected DBP-2800 Battery Packs manufactured prior to June 2007. To see if your DBP-2800 Battery Pack is affected, CLICK HERE.

If your DBP-2800 Battery Pack is one of the affected battery packs, please contact Defibtech for details about getting the battery pack issue corrected as soon as possible.

To view more details about the Defibtech Voluntary Recall, CLICK HERE.

Contact HeartSafe America today for all your Defibtech AED and AED replacement accessory needs. HeartSafe America’s goal is to educate the public about Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) and how AEDs can increase the survival rate.

Philips Voluntary Recall; AED, Automated External Defibrillator, Defibrillator

Philips has announced a voluntary recall on the Philips HeartStart OnSite and the Philips HeartStart FRx automated external defibrillators (AEDs).

The Philips voluntary recall that has been issued is for a small amount of affected Philips OnSites and Philips FRx AEDs. The reason for this voluntary recall is due to the fact that a relay in the devices is not up to Philips' performance standards. The affected relays came from one manufacture and were in a single lot. There have been no reports of the device's relay failing, but the potential of failure does not meet Philips' standards.

The Philips AEDs that were affected by the recall were manufactured during March 2010. Philips is contacting the customers directly in regards to this matter.

If you have not been contacted and you are concerned that your AED may be part of the recall, you can input your serial number and it will search their system to verify that your AED is or is not on the recall list. Click here to input your serial number.

It read more about the recall, please CLICK HERE.

Contact HeartSafe America if you have any questions regarding your AED, AED replacement accessories, or general questions about AEDs and Sudden Cardiac Arrest. Our goal is to educate the public about Sudden Cardiac Arrest and how AEDs can increase the survival rate.

Cardiac Science recalls 12,200 more AEDs

Cardiac Science voluntarily recalls 12,200 more automated external defibrillators (AEDs). These AEDs may fail to deliver therapy to a victim suffering from Sudden Cardiac Arrest.

During February 2010, Cardiac Science has issued another voluntary recall for an additional 12,200 automated external defibrillators (AEDs). The voluntary recall is a separate issue from the November 2009 recall. The AEDs included are the Cardiac Science Powerheart, CardioVive, and CardioLive. The AEDs that have been affected were manufactured during October 19, 2009 through January 15, 2010. The AEDs may fail to deliver therapy, thus leading to a possible death of the victim.

The following Cardiac Science AED models are included in the voluntary recall:

• CardioVive models: 92532
• CardioLive models: 9200G, 9231

Cardiac Science will ship replacement models starting February 15, 2010. If you are concerned that your AED is one of the affected models, please check the serial number of your AED here.

Cardiac Science Recall on Powerheart and CardiacVive AEDs

Cardiac Science issued a voluntary recall in November 2009 on Powerheart and Cardiac Vive AEDs. The FDA issued a warning letter about the defective AEDs.

During November 2009, Cardiac Science Corporation issued a voluntary recall on Powerheart and CardioVive automated external defibrillators (AEDs) manufactured during August 2003. The reason for the recall is due to the fact that the AED is failing to deliver an electrical shock. The self-test that the AED performs on itself does not show that there is an error with the machine. If a responder attempts to use the defective AED, then the victim has to potential to not receive an electrical needed to restart his or her heart.

Cardiac Science Corporation is correcting the issues with each of the affected AEDs by performing voluntary field corrections on the AED.The following Cardiac Science AED models are included in the voluntary recall:

• Powerheart models: 9300A, 9300C, 9300D, 9300E, 9390A, 9390E
• CardioVive models: 92531, 92532, 92533

If your organization owns one of either of these AED models, you are encouraged to contact Cardiac Science immediately to ensure your AED is not a defective model. The FDA has released a warning letter since Cardiac Science has issued its voluntary recall. The FDA felt that the voluntary recall that Cardiac Science was not sufficient, and felt that a warning letter needed to be released since the AED had the potential to fail to function properly. The FDA wanted to make sure the public knew of the severity of the defective AEDs. The FDA recommends that if another AED is available on site that it should be used in place of the Cardiac Science AED until Cardiac Science corrects the defective AEDs.

To view the FDA warning letter, please CLICK HERE.

Philips Issues Worldwide Recall of Select HeartStart FR2+ AEDs

On September 28, 2009, Philips announced a worldwide recall on the HeartStart FR2+ AEDS. The recall is a voluntary recall, it was not mandated by the FDA. Philips is recalling the HeartStart FR2+ AEDs that were manufactured during May, 2007 thru Janurary, 2008.

The reason for the recall is due to a faulty memory chip in the Philips HeartStart FR2+ AED. Philips is concerned that the memory chip may fail and cause the AED not to function properly.

If you are concerned that your Philips HeartStart FR2+ AED may be part of the recall, you can click on the link below and check your serial number. If you have any questions in regards to the recall or your HeartStart AED, you can contact Philips at 1-800-263-3342.

www.philips.com/FR2PlusAction

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