HeartStart MRx Monitor/Defibrillators with model numbers M3535A M3536A, M3536M, M3536MC, M3536M2, M3536M3, M3536M4, M3536M5, M3536M6, M3536M7, M3536M8, and M3536M9.

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    All units are affected by this recall
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Philips North America, LLC
Reason for Recall:
Philips has received a number of reports of HeartStart MRx Monitor/Defibrillators that have suffered internal damage and were not able to deliver therapy after having been dropped or subjected to a severe mechanical shock, even though the device did not have visible external damage or the Ready for Use ( RFU ) indicator on the unit did not immediately indicate a problem. One of these reports involved a death of a patient who could not be resuscitated.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

HeartStart MRx Monitor/Defibrillators with model numbers M3535A M3536A, M3536M, M3536MC, M3536M2, M3536M3, M3536M4, M3536M5, M3536M6, M3536M7, M3536M8, and M3536M9.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

All units are affected by this recall

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-1499-2020

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