Philips Healthcare Inc. HeartStart MRx (M3535A/M3536A) Defibrillator/Monitor. The HeartStart MRx/MRxE 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 basic life support, advanced cardiac support, or defibrillation. It must be used by or on the order of a physician. Recall

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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Reason for Recall

As stated by FDA

incorrect default configuration settings, insufficient battery power as the user may not be alerted that no battery is installed or that a low battery condition exists prior to disconnecting from AC or DC power

Recommended Action

Per FDA guidance

Philips Healthcare issued a Urgent Voluntary Medical Device Correction Notification on August 21, 2009 advising users of the problem and Customers are asked to follow the "Action to be taken by customer/user" section of the Urgent Voluntary Medical Device Correction Notification. In this section, customers are given the instructions to correct their devices. For further information or support concerning this issue, please contact Philips representative at 1-800-722-9377.