Medtronic Physio Control Corp LIFEPAK 12 defibrillator/monitor. Recall
Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
LIFEPAK 12 defibrillator/monitor.
Brand
Medtronic Physio Control Corp
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Part numbers VLP12, UVLP12, EVLP12, DVLP12, AVLP12
Products Sold
Part numbers VLP12, UVLP12, EVLP12, DVLP12, AVLP12, and any of these may have five to eight digits after the base number. Serial numbers can be obtained from the firm or FDA''s Seattle District Recall Coordinator
Medtronic Physio Control Corp is recalling LIFEPAK 12 defibrillator/monitor. due to Potential for display to go blank due to an electrical component that may fail due to mechanical shock of vibration of the defibrillator.. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Potential for display to go blank due to an electrical component that may fail due to mechanical shock of vibration of the defibrillator.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Letters dated April 2004 were sent to customers on 4/6/04. The letter explains that a service representative will visit the customer and check the capacitor.
Verify this information on the official source
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