| Type of Product |
Medical Device |
| TGA Recall Reference |
RC-2017-RN-00114-1 |
| Product Name/Description |
LIFEPAK 1000 Defibrillators
ARTG Number: 138166 |
| Recall Action Level |
Retail |
| Recall Action Classification |
Class I |
| Recall Action Commencement Date |
31/01/2017 |
| Responsible Entity |
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| Reason/Issue |
Physio-Control has received reports where LIFEPAK 1000 Defibrillator Units have shut down unexpectedly during patient treatment. Customers have attempted to use their LIFEPAK 1000 defibrillator and the device has shut down unexpectedly due to an intermittent connection between the battery and the device electrical contacts. A defibrillator in this scenario may not be able to deliver therapy during a resuscitation attempt, which may expose patients to the risk of serious harm or death.
Physio-Control has determined that this intermittent connection is a result of wear and subsequent oxidation formation between the battery and device electrical contacts. This condition can occur over time in LIFEPAK 1000 devices that are exposed to vibration, and have a battery installed for long periods of time. This issue can potentially affect any LIFEPAK 1000 device. |
| Recall Action |
Recall for Product Correction |
| Recall Action Instructions |
Physio-Control is contacting users and advising them to immediately remove and reinstall the battery from their device(s). Users are also being advised to implement a weekly schedule of battery removal and reinstallation for all LIFEPAK 1000 devices. The removal and reinstallation of the battery will clean the contacts of oxidation and will reduce the likelihood of this issue from occurring. Physio-Control will be initiating a hardware device correction for all affected LIFEPAK 1000 devices and will contact customers to schedule device corrections once the hardware correction is ready for implementation.
This action has been closed out on 17/01/2024 |
| Contact Information |
1800 987 982 - Physio-Control |