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FDA Device recall Z-1612-2016

HeartStart MRx Monitor/Defibrillator The HeartStart MRx is for use for the termination of ventricular tachycardia and ventricular fibrillat…

On 2016-05-11 the FDA classified a Class II recall of HeartStart MRx Monitor/Defibrillator The HeartStart MRx is for use for the termination of ventricular tachycardia and ventricular fibrillat… by Philips Electronics North America, citing MRx monitor/defibrillators could fail to charge because the therapy printed circuit board may have been loaded with an incorrect electronic component.

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-1612-2016
ClassificationClass II
Statusterminated
Initiated2016-04-14
Published2016-05-11
Last updated2026-09-13 11:54 UTC
CompanyPhilips Electronics North America
DistributionCA, NC, OH

Product

HeartStart MRx Monitor/Defibrillator The HeartStart MRx is for use for the termination of ventricular tachycardia and ventricular fibrillation. The device is for use by qualified medical personnel trained in the operation of the device and qualified by training in basic life support, advanced cardiac support, or defibrillation. It must be used by or on the order of a physician.

Reason

MRx monitor/defibrillators could fail to charge because the therapy printed circuit board may have been loaded with an incorrect electronic component.

Identifiers

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US00586611, US00589878, US00594232, US00588464, US00591080, US00594779, US00588657, US00592182, US00594913, US00589391,…US00586611, US00589878, US00594232, US00588464, US00591080, US00594779, US00588657, US00592182, US00594913, US00589391, US00593861, US00595298, US00589472, US00594092, US00595443, US00589851, US00594168

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:54 UTC. Current status: terminated.

Source

Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1612-2016%22

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