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FDA Device recall Z-0498-2020

HeartStart XL+ Defibrillator/Monitor, Model 861290

On 2019-11-27 the FDA classified a Class II recall of HeartStart XL+ Defibrillator/Monitor, Model 861290 by Philips North America, citing the rotary therapy selector switch may fail, resulting in unexpected device behavior. These behaviors include: The device may not turn on; The device may not perform the selected….

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-0498-2020
ClassificationClass II
Statusterminated
Initiated2019-10-16
Published2019-11-27
Last updated2026-09-13 11:55 UTC
CompanyPhilips North America
DistributionUS

Product

HeartStart XL+ Defibrillator/Monitor, Model 861290

Reason

The rotary therapy selector switch may fail, resulting in unexpected device behavior. These behaviors include: The device may not turn on; The device may not perform the selected function; The device may deliver a shock with an energy level different from the setting selected by the user.

Identifiers

code_infoAll units manufactured prior to 1 May 2017.

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:55 UTC. Current status: terminated.

Source

Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0498-2020%22

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