FDA-Device2013-07-31Class II

The LIFEPAK 500 Automated External Defibrillator is a semi-automatic defibrillator that uses a patented Shock Advisory System. This software algorithm analyzes the patient's electrocardiographic (ECG) rhythm and indicates whether or not it detects a shockable rhythm. The LIFEPAK 500 AED is intended for use by personnel who are authorized by a physician/medical director and is intended for use in the pre-hospital and workplace and community environments.

Physio Control, Inc.
Hazard

The LIFEPAK 500 Automated External Defibrillator (AED) could be susceptible to malfunction due to an assembly error. If affected, the malfunction would be the result of internal shorting on a printed circuit board assembly and could render the device inoperable.

Sold states
Worldwide distribution: US (nationwide) including states of: IL, MA, NC, ND, NY, PA, RI, TX, WA, and WI; and country of: Canada.
Affected count
139 total (125 units in the US and 14 units outside US)
Manufactured in
11811 Willows Rd Ne, N/A, Redmond, WA, United States
Products
The LIFEPAK 500 Automated External Defibrillator is a semi-automatic defibrillator that uses a patented Shock Advisory System. This software algorithm analyzes the patient's electrocardiographic (ECG) rhythm and indicates whether or not it detects a shockable rhythm. The LIFEPAK 500 AED is intended for use by personnel who are authorized by a physician/medical director and is intended for use in the pre-hospital and workplace and community environments.

Official notice

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-1773-2013

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