Philips Electronics North America Corporation ECG Out Cable,for use with a Philips ALS monitor/ defibrillator and bedside monitor for Synchronized cardioversion and Transcutaneous pacing. M1783A/M5526A 12-pin Sync cables, used with HeartStart MRx and HeartStart XL and HeartStart XL+ Recall
Class II: A situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote
Class II recall indicates potential for temporary health effects.
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
ECG Out Cable,for use with a Philips ALS monitor/ defibrillator and bedside monitor for Synchronized cardioversion and Transcutaneous pacing. M1783A/M5526A 12-pin Sync cables, used with HeartStart MRx and HeartStart XL and HeartStart XL+
Brand
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
near the end with the ¿ inch phone plug.
Products Sold
All Philips M1783A and M5526A sync cables are affected by this issue. The model number is printed on the outside of the cable, near the end with the ¿ inch phone plug.
Philips Electronics North America Corporation is recalling ECG Out Cable,for use with a Philips ALS monitor/ defibrillator and bedside monitor for Synchronize due to When a Philips monitor/defibrillator is receiving an ECG signal from an auxiliary bedside monitor via a sync cable, the following can occur if the mon. This is a Class I recall, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences or death. Based on FDA medical device enforcement report.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
When a Philips monitor/defibrillator is receiving an ECG signal from an auxiliary bedside monitor via a sync cable, the following can occur if the monitor/defibrillator experiences interference from electrical fast transients (EFTs) while connected to AC power: On the HeartStart MRx and HeartStart XL, EFT noise can be misinterpreted as an R-wave. On the HeartStart XL+, EFT noise can disable ECG monitoring, and potentially interrupt demand mode pacing.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Healthcare providers and patients should stop using the device and contact the manufacturer for further instructions. Report problems to FDA MedWatch.
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 12, 2026