LIFEPAK 12 Defibrillator/Monitor with End-Tidal CO2 option. The device is used in various areas of the hospital such as critical areas (emergency departments, critical care, operating room, etc.) and general duty floors (e.g. medical/surgical). The device is also used for in and out of hospital transport (air and ground ambulance, in hospital transport, etc.)

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    LOT NUMBERS OF AFFECTED MODULE: Lot # 1520 and 1544. SERIAL NUMBERS OF DEVICES: 32877820, 34356891, 35984435, 37223110, 37440401, 37456675, and 37913307.
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Physio-Control, Inc.
Reason for Recall:
The End-Tidal CO2 (EtCO2) reading can intermittently show a value of XXX after start-up or during device operation.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

LIFEPAK 12 Defibrillator/Monitor with End-Tidal CO2 option. The device is used in various areas of the hospital such as critical areas (emergency departments, critical care, operating room, etc.) and general duty floors (e.g. medical/surgical). The device is also used for in and out of hospital transport (air and ground ambulance, in hospital transport, etc.)

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

LOT NUMBERS OF AFFECTED MODULE: Lot # 1520 and 1544. SERIAL NUMBERS OF DEVICES: 32877820, 34356891, 35984435, 37223110, 37440401, 37456675, and 37913307.

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-1143-2017

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