FDA Device recall Z-0643-2013

Philips and Laerdal brands of HeartStart HS1 Defibrillator Family Model number M5066A, M5067A, and M5068A Automated External Defibrillator…

FDA Device
Class II
terminated
Published 2013-01-16

On 2013-01-16 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Philips and Laerdal brands of HeartStart HS1 Defibrillator Family Model number M5066A, M5067A, and M5068A Automated External Defibrillator… by Philips Medical Systems North America Phillips, citing philips determined that it is important to clarify information in the Owner's Manual and keep customers informed about the maintenance of their FRx (models 861304 and 861305), OnS….

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Agency	FDA Device
Recall number	Z-0643-2013
Classification	Class II
Status	terminated
Initiated	2012-07-26
Published	2013-01-16
Last updated	2026-09-13 11:53 UTC
Company	Philips Medical Systems North America Phillips
Distribution	US

Product

Philips and Laerdal brands of HeartStart HS1 Defibrillator Family Model number M5066A, M5067A, and M5068A Automated External Defibrillator Manufactured by Philips Medical Systems, Seattle, WA 98121 USA. The HS1 Defibrillator is intended to treat ventricular fibrillation, the most common cause of sudden cardiac arrest. Using voice prompts, light emitting diodes (LEDs) and buttons, the user is guided through the response. The HS1 uses a SMART biphasic, impedance compensating exponential waveform to deliver a nominal 150 J to adults and nominal 50 J to infants/children.

Reason

Philips determined that it is important to clarify information in the Owner's Manual and keep customers informed about the maintenance of their FRx (models 861304 and 861305), OnSite (models M5066A and M5067A), or HeartStart Home (model M5068A) automated external defibrillators (AEDs) shipped between December 2005 and July 2012. Philips had determined there is a need to emphasize the importance o

Identifiers

code_info	HS1 product family all start with A in the serial number and break down into 3 catalog numbers - M5066A, M5067A and M50… HS1 product family all start with A in the serial number and break down into 3 catalog numbers - M5066A, M5067A and M5068A: 1) M5066A (referred to as Onsite or HS1), Philips brand, 510 (k) = K020715, sold nationally and internationally, serial numbers range from A021-00038 through A12E-03490, with 306,108 total devices. 2) M5067A, Philips brand 510(k) = K040904, sold nationally and internationally, serial numbers range from A05C-00727 through A12D-01406, with 978 total devices. 3) M5068A, Philips brand 510(k) = K020715, sold nationally and internationally, serial numbers range from A021J-00207 through A12E-01900, with 22,760 total devices 4) M5066A, Laerdal brand, 510 (k) = K020715, sold internationally, serial numbers range from A021-00036 through A12D-02148, with 60,433 total devices. 5) M5067A, Laerdal brand, sold as Home device- cleared for OTC on initial 510(k) = K040904, serial numbers range from A021-00133 through A11B-00970, with 8659 total devices. 6)

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HS1 product family all start with A in the serial number and break down into 3 catalog numbers - M5066A, M5067A and M50…

HS1 product family all start with A in the serial number and break down into 3 catalog numbers - M5066A, M5067A and M5068A: 1) M5066A (referred to as Onsite or HS1), Philips brand, 510 (k) = K020715, sold nationally and internationally, serial numbers range from A021-00038 through A12E-03490, with 306,108 total devices. 2) M5067A, Philips brand 510(k) = K040904, sold nationally and internationally, serial numbers range from A05C-00727 through A12D-01406, with 978 total devices. 3) M5068A, Philips brand 510(k) = K020715, sold nationally and internationally, serial numbers range from A021J-00207 through A12E-01900, with 22,760 total devices 4) M5066A, Laerdal brand, 510 (k) = K020715, sold internationally, serial numbers range from A021-00036 through A12D-02148, with 60,433 total devices. 5) M5067A, Laerdal brand, sold as Home device- cleared for OTC on initial 510(k) = K040904, serial numbers range from A021-00133 through A11B-00970, with 8659 total devices. 6)

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-0643-2013%22

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