Philips Medical Systems Heartstart (HS1) Laerdal brand onsite Automated External Defibrillator, Model M5067A Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Heartstart (HS1) Laerdal brand onsite Automated External Defibrillator, Model M5067A
Brand
Philips Medical Systems
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Serial number A09J-02205
Products Sold
Serial number A09J-02205
Philips Medical Systems is recalling Heartstart (HS1) Laerdal brand onsite Automated External Defibrillator, Model M5067A due to Potential for failure of a capacitor during use which would prevent the AED from delivering effective defibrillation therapy when indicated.. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Potential for failure of a capacitor during use which would prevent the AED from delivering effective defibrillation therapy when indicated.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
The firm notified their US distributors of the recall and instructed them to contact customers and provide information how to return the product to Philips for a free replacement. Firm contacted distributors via phone and email on 11/2/09 and by letter on 11/9/09. A web site providing information related to the recall was activated on 11/3/09.
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