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FDA Device recall Z-0011-2013

Philips HeartStart XL M4735A Defibrillator/Monitors, used with the M3516A batteries The Heart Start XL Defibrillator/Monitor is a fully fea…

On 2012-10-10 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Philips HeartStart XL M4735A Defibrillator/Monitors, used with the M3516A batteries The Heart Start XL Defibrillator/Monitor is a fully fea… by Philips Healthcare, citing heartStart XL Defibrillator/Monitor (M4735A) used on a patient when AC power is not in use, with a battery that may fail, the device may shut down unexpectedly without providing t….

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-0011-2013
ClassificationClass II
Statusterminated
Initiated2012-09-11
Published2012-10-10
Last updated2026-09-13 11:53 UTC
CompanyPhilips Healthcare
DistributionUS

Product

Philips HeartStart XL M4735A Defibrillator/Monitors, used with the M3516A batteries The Heart Start XL Defibrillator/Monitor is a fully featured, defibrillator intended for use by qualified medical personnel, trained in either Advanced Cardiac Life Support or in the operation of the device, in a hospital environment.

Reason

HeartStart XL Defibrillator/Monitor (M4735A) used on a patient when AC power is not in use, with a battery that may fail, the device may shut down unexpectedly without providing the user with a low battery warning message or audible tone.

Identifiers

code_infoHeartStart XL battery M3516A labeled with Made in Taiwan and an R-2011-12 Date of Manufacture

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:53 UTC. Current status: terminated.

Source

Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0011-2013%22

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