FDA-Device2014-03-26Class II
Philips HeartStart Home and OnSite (HS1) automated external defibrillators (AEDs). Product Usage: The models M5066A, M5067A, and M5068A are designed for use on a person in sudden cardiac arrest who is: -Unresponsive when shaken -Not breathing normally If in doubt, apply the pads. A training class in CPR/AED use is recommended for anyone who may use the HS1. If the person is an infant or child younger than eight years old or weighs less than 55 lbs (25 kg), use the special infant/child pads.
Philips Medical Systems North America Inc.
Hazard
Philips is recalling HeartStart Home and OnSite (HS1) automated external defibrillators (AEDs) because one or both contact pins may be contaminated by residue from the soldering process. This contamination could prevent an adequate connection between the pads cartridge and the AED. If poor contact between the pads cartridge and AED occurs, the device may be unable to deliver therapy in an emergency.
Sold states
Worldwide Distribution - USA Nationwide
Affected count
5075 units total (2724 units in the US and 2351 units outside the US)
Manufactured in
22100 Bothell Everett Hwy, Bothell, WA, United States
Products
Philips HeartStart Home and OnSite (HS1) automated external defibrillators (AEDs). Product Usage: The models M5066A, M5067A, and M5068A are designed for use on a person in sudden cardiac arrest who is: -Unresponsive when shaken -Not breathing normally If in doubt, apply the pads. A training class in CPR/AED use is recommended for anyone who may use the HS1. If the person is an infant or child younger than eight years old or weighs less than 55 lbs (25 kg), use the special infant/child pads. If the child appears older/larger, use the adult pads. Do not delay treatment to determine the child s exact age or weight. If in doubt, use the adult pads. Models M5066A (for HS1 Onsite), M5067A (OnSite) , and M5068A (for HS1 Home).
Official notice
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-1232-2014Don't want to check this manually?
We email you a Sunday digest of new federal recalls relevant to parents — free, no credit card. Or upgrade to as-it-happens alerts for the brands you actually own.
Get the Sunday Brief