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FDA Device recall Z-2053-2020

Philips HeartStart XL Defibrillator/Monitor (Model number M4735A) - Product Usage: is for use in the hospital by qualified medical personne…

On 2020-05-27 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Philips HeartStart XL Defibrillator/Monitor (Model number M4735A) - Product Usage: is for use in the hospital by qualified medical personne… by Philips North America, citing the rotary therapy selector switch may fail, resulting in unexpected device behavior including: 1) The device may not turn on; 2) The device may not perform the selected function;….

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-2053-2020
ClassificationClass II
Statusterminated
Initiated2020-04-13
Published2020-05-27
Last updated2026-09-13 11:55 UTC
CompanyPhilips North America
DistributionUS

Product

Philips HeartStart XL Defibrillator/Monitor (Model number M4735A) - Product Usage: is for use in the hospital by qualified medical personnel trained in the operation of the device and qualified by training in basic life support, advanced cardiac life support, or defibrillation. It must be used by or on the order of a physician.

Reason

The rotary therapy selector switch may fail, resulting in unexpected device behavior including: 1) The device may not turn on; 2) The device may not perform the selected function;3) The device may deliver a shock with an energy level different than the setting selected by the user. In any of these scenarios, appropriate therapy delivery may be delayed.

Identifiers

code_infoAll units. Product has been discontinued.

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-2053-2020%22

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