Heartsine Technologies Inc Heartsine Samaritan AED Defibrillators - Models: SAM 001, SAM 002, SAM 003. Serial numbers within range of 1270 - 2324 (not all are affected). Recall
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Product
Heartsine Samaritan AED Defibrillators - Models: SAM 001, SAM 002, SAM 003. Serial numbers within range of 1270 - 2324 (not all are affected).
Brand
Heartsine Technologies Inc
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Heartsine Samaritan AED Defibrillators - Models: SAM 001, SAM 002, SAM 003. Serial numbers within range of 1270 - 2324 (not all are affected).
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Heartsine Samaritan AED Defibrillators - Models: SAM 001, SAM 002, SAM 003. Serial numbers within range of 1270 - 2324 (not all are affected).
Heartsine Technologies Inc is recalling Heartsine Samaritan AED Defibrillators - Models: SAM 001, SAM 002, SAM 003. Serial numbers within r due to The affected Automatic External Defibrillators (AED) annouce a fault warning and shut themselves off before a shock can be delivered to the patient. T. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
The affected Automatic External Defibrillators (AED) annouce a fault warning and shut themselves off before a shock can be delivered to the patient. This is reportedly due to slow capacitor charging rates which are interpreted by the AED software as a fault condition.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Recall was initiated by telephone 2/14/2005 with follow-up fax, email or postal mailing using one of several customized letters for distributors or customers. Customers will be sent an upgrade kit by overnite mail and forms to confirm upgrade.
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For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026