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Type of Product	Medical Device
TGA Recall Reference	RC-2014-RN-00195-1
Product Name/Description	Lithium Ion batteries used with Philips HeartStart MRx Monitor/Defibrillator MRx Serial Numbers: 11327-0019-P, 11315-0032-P, 11315-0214-P, 11322-0088-P, 11315-0023-P, 11315-0033-P, 11315-0219-P, 11327-0043-P, 11315-0027-P,11315-0036-P, 11315-0391-P, 11327-0044-P, 11315-0031-P, 11315-0109-P, 11322-0084-P, 11322-0088-P ARTG Number: 95661
Recall Action Level	Hospital
Recall Action Classification	Class I
Recall Action Commencement Date	24/02/2014
Responsible Entity	Philips Electronics Australia Ltd
Reason/Issue	The Philips HeartStart MRx Monitor/Defibrillator, when operating on battery power only, may experience an unexpected shutdown if exposed to elevated levels of electromagnetic interference from RF energy sources.
Recall Action	Recall for Product Correction
Recall Action Instructions	Philips is replacing all affected batteries. In the interim Philips is advising that shut down can be avoided by operating the device on AC or external DC power or by following the actions when operating on battery power: - before placing the MRx into use, insert a fully charged battery with five solid green lights on the battery fuel gage when the fuel gauge button is pressed - If your device does not power on, press the fuel gauge button and verify that at least one solid green light is illuminated. If there are no lights, insert a fully charged MRx battery.
Contact Information	1800 251 400 - Phillips Customer Care Centre