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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